| If you suffer from hair loss you might want to make | | | | large number of people who are suffering from |
| sure that your problem is not caused by a thyroid | | | | hypothyroidism with no hair falling. |
| condition. Although the usual reasons for hair loss are | | | | Evening primrose oil supplements are one alternative |
| genetic predetermination, hormonal changes, or certain | | | | therapy that some have found to be useful in |
| cancer treatments, thyroid hair loss should also be | | | | alleviating thyroid hair loss. Aromatherapy is another |
| considered. | | | | which is reported to be effective. Essential oils of |
| There are three types of hair loss; thyroid hair loss, | | | | thyme, cedar wood oil, lavender, and rosemary can be |
| autoimmune alopecia, and male pattern hair loss. | | | | blended and applied to the scalp to help encourage hair |
| Thyroid hair loss can manifest in both hyperthyroidism | | | | growth. |
| and hypothyroidism. In those with thyroid hair loss, there | | | | Ayurveda medicines such as Bhingaraj oil or brahmi oil |
| will be a general thinning of the hair, without the bald | | | | have also been used to treat hair loss due to thyroid |
| patches characteristic of male pattern baldness. | | | | conditions. Both these oils applied to the scalp |
| Symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, dry skin, | | | | continuously for at least 3 months are said to aid hair |
| abnormal sensitivity to cold, constipation and | | | | growth. Growth of hair will also be aided by |
| depression. If you one or more of these symptoms | | | | supplementation with the ayurvedic herbs amla and |
| along with loss of hair, think about getting tested for | | | | ashwagandha. |
| thyroid problems. | | | | The ultimate remedy for thyroid hair loss is hair |
| Synthroid is commonly prescribed in hypothyroidism; | | | | transplantation. Tiny hair plugs are removed from the |
| this medication is effective however, it can produce | | | | scalp's back or side and then implanted to bald portions |
| thyroid hair loss as a side effect for some people. | | | | of the scalp. Results can be seen after several |
| Your hair loss may be due to Synthroid, so speak to | | | | months. This procedure is expensive and is not always |
| your doctor about the possibility. Thyroid hair loss can | | | | covered by insurance providers, but can be worth |
| also occur if you are under-treated. A Thyroid | | | | every penny for those suffering from this discouraging |
| Stimulating Hormone level of around 1-2 is optimal for a | | | | condition. |