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27. Thyroid disease and hair loss :: Posted Thursday, May 24, 2001 by admin ::
Thyroid gland irregularities cause hair loss. There is no way to predict which patients will experience hair loss, which will not, and who will be severely affected and who will have only minimal hair loss.
Excessive thyroid hormone production is a condition called hyperthyroidism which results in thin soft hairs that are easily extracted, along with other symptoms. An under-active thyroid gland causes thyroid hormone deficiency, called hypothyroidism which results in coarse lifeless hairs, that are also easily extracted, along with other symptoms.
Fortunately, hair loss from hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism is usually reversible with proper treatment of the thyroid condition. Typically hair loss does not immediately stop when the blood work becomes normal. Most people stop losing their hair and begin replacing lost hair a few months after the thyroid hormone levels become normal.
Stress can contribute to hair loss. Thyroid disease can have a direct impact on the psychological well-being of patients, particularly under stress. Often as patients become more concerned about their hair loss, their stress levels increase, making the situation worse.
Because of the often fragile condition of the scalp and hair follicles, one must be cautious when considering chemical treatments for hair such as coloring or permanent waves. Cutting the hair shorter, using moisturizing and conditioning hair products, and avoiding back combing decrease stress on the hair.
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