Renuka Devi Renuka Devi Asked 4 months ago

Does hypothyroidism cause hair loss?

My hair has been thinning a lot lately, and I'm quite worried. I also have hypothyroidism, which was diagnosed a few years ago. Could my hypothyroidism be the reason for this hair loss?

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Anjali Pillai Anjali Pillai Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, hair fall is a very common symptom of thyroid issues because it affects cellular metabolism. However, before you start buying expensive hair oils or biotin supplements, please get a TSH blood test done. It's always safest to let a doctor diagnose the root cause and prescribe the correct dose.

Sonia Mirza Sonia Mirza Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it definitely does. My severe hair thinning stopped only after my thyroid levels came down to normal.

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Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh absolutely, my thyroid made my hair fall out so fast I thought I’d have to buy a wig before my 30s! But seriously, don't panic. Once you start taking that tiny little pill every morning on an empty stomach, your hair starts behaving and actually comes back.

Kriti Sharma Kriti Sharma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it can cause some crazy hair fall! 😅 But don't worry too much because it's totally reversible. Once you get your thyroid levels balanced with doctor's advice and eat a good protein-rich diet, your hair will shine again! ✨

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Shirish Hegde Shirish Hegde Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Thyroid imbalance disrupts the flow of energy in our body, leading to weak roots and hair fall. Along with your regular medical treatment, practicing Sarvangasana and daily Pranayama can improve blood circulation to the scalp. It helped me restore my hair health naturally over time.

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