Thyroid hair loss is one of the commonest signs and symptoms of the thyroid disease which can take place in people with hypothyroid and hyperthyroid conditions. Actually, hair loss is normally one of the first symptoms of the condition, and it is mostly the key to early diagnosis and treatment.
There are several ways in which people should approach thyroid hair loss. You should always keep in mind that even if the hair loss is just but a symptom of the same, hair loss, it and on itself is very traumatizing, and your doctor should therefore be willing to treat it with the seriousness and magnitude that it deserves, in addition to addressing the root cause of the problem.
When the thyroid glands over-produce or under-produce the hormones that it is responsible for, in most cases it leads to hair loss not only on the head but on all hairy parts of the body… yes, all body parts where hair grows. Further, the texture of hair can change significantly, even if one does not lose the hair.
Thyroid hair loss normally takes place as the loss of large hair clumps, with the hair feeling brittle and coarse, and assumes a dull appearance. Hair thinning may also occur in the process. If you are already aware of an underlying thyroid problem, then hair loss shouldn’t come as a huge surprise. However, if hair loss takes place and you are not aware of an underlying thyroid condition, it is always recommended that you seek urgent medical attention to establish the root cause.
In most cases, when the thyroid disease is addressed, it always puts a stop to the thyroid hair loss. But, it is to be mentioned that some medications used for the disease may trigger hair loss, in which case it may be advisable to adjust or change medications. If you are really concerned with thyroid hair loss, it is important to discuss with your doctor so as to ensure that your doctor keeps your concern in mind when administering treatment.
Even if an underlying thyroid condition seems to be the main cause of your hair loss problem, it is still important to talk to a hair loss specialist or dermatologist. A dermatologist can confirm that indeed it is the thyroid causing the problem, thereby ruling out any underlying conditions. Remember, so many conditions in life can cause hair loss.
Options for thyroid hair loss management include embracing the condition as it is and going fully bald or employing different measures to conceal the same. You can wear wigs to hide a bald head or thinning hair, or you can use weaves to add fullness to your head or/ and conceal the lost hairs.