Understanding Thyroid Hair Loss

Thyroid hair loss happens when your thyroid hormones are out of balance. This can make your hair growth slow down and even stop. When this happens more of your hair follicles go into a resting phase. This can make your hair look thin and brittle over your scalp. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can cause this problem. They do it in different ways.

It is very important to get help. If you do not treat your thyroid problem you might keep losing hair. It will take longer for your hair to grow back. People often notice that they are losing hair when they are also feeling tired or gaining weight. That is when they usually come to see us for help.

Hypothyroidism: The Underactive Thyroid

Hypothyroidism is when  thyroid gland does not make hormones. This can slow down  metabolism. Make your hair follicles weak. Your hair might become dry. Break easily. Up to 40% of people with hypo-thyroidism might lose hair because their hair follicles are not growing. This kind of hair loss usually happens slowly and over the scalp.

Some common signs of hypo-thyroidism include thinning hair on your eyebrows and losing hair over  scalp. Women are more likely to have this problem because of changes in their hormones. If we treat the problem we can help the  hormones get back to normal and your hair might even start growing back. It can take a months though.

In addition to medicine taking nutrients like iron, zinc and biotin can help. This is because hypo-thyroidism can make it hard for your body to absorb these nutrients. We can do blood tests to see how you are doing and make sure your hair follicles are growing again.

Hyperthyroidism: The Overactive Thyroid

Hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid gland makes many hormones. This can speed up your metabolism. Make your hair thin out quickly. This kind of hair loss can feel different from the kind that happens with hypo-thyroidism. It might make your hair look brittle and thin over your scalp. Sometimes you might even lose body hair. When your thyroid is not working right it can make your hair follicles shrink. That can make your hair loss worse.

People with hyper-thyroidism might also feel anxious or lose weight. While some people might lose a lot of hair others might not notice it much. If we treat the problem your hair might start growing but it will take some time.

We need to do some tests to figure out what is going on with your thyroid. These tests are called TSH, T3 and T4 tests. They help us understand what is happening with your thyroid hormones.

Causes of Thyroid Hair Loss

Thyroid problems can disrupt the way your hair grows. Normally your hair grows, then it. Then it falls out.. When you have a thyroid problem more of your hair might go into the resting phase too quickly. With hypo-thyroidism your hair growth slows down because it is not getting energy. With hyper-thyroidism your hair growth gets fast and that can make your hair follicles get tired.

If you do not have nutrients like iron, selenium or B12 that can make your hair loss worse. Stress and some medicines can also make it worse.. The main problem is usually the thyroid imbalance.

Treatment Options for Thyroid Hair Loss

The main treatment is to get your hormones back to normal. If you have hypo-thyroidism you might take a medicine called levothyroxine. If you have hyper-thyroidism you might take a kind of medicine. Once your hormones are back to normal your hair loss might stop on its own. This can take a months usually 3-6 months.

There are also some treatments that can help your hair grow back faster. These include:

Minoxidil and Finasteride: These are medicines that you can put on your scalp or take by mouth to help your hair grow.

PRP Therapy: This is a treatment where we take some of your blood and spin it around to get the stuff then we inject it into your scalp to help your hair grow.

Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT): This is a kind of light that can help your scalp get more blood flow.

Microneedling: This is a treatment where we use needles to help your scalp get more nutrients.

Taking supplements can also help.. If you make some lifestyle changes like eating a balanced diet and reducing stress that can help too. At Dermaglow we offer all of these treatments. We also monitor your thyroid to make sure everything is working well.

Why Thyroid Hair Loss Persists

Even after we treat your thyroid problem you might still lose some hair. This is because your hair growth cycle can get a little up. It can take some time for your hair to start growing usually 6-12 months. If you have problems like anemia that can make it take longer.

We need to keep an eye on your thyroid and hair to make sure everything is okay. If we combine thyroid treatment with hair treatment you will get the results.

Lifestyle Tips to Combat Thyroid Hair Loss

Here are some things you can do every day to help your hair:

Eat foods that have iodine in them like seaweed or nuts.

Make sure you get protein and omega-3s to help your hair grow strong.

Massage your scalp gently to get blood flow.

Try not to use heat styling tools much because they can damage your hair.

These things can help your hair grow back faster when you are getting treatment.

When to Seek Help in hairloss treatment kochi

If you are losing than 100 hairs per day or if your hair is thinning and not growing back you should come see us. We can do some tests to check your thyroid and figure out what is going on. If we catch the problem early we can help you avoid hair loss. Visit for best Skin, Hair & Dental Services in Kochi at Dermaglow now 

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