Does lithium cause hair loss?

Honestly, I am losing sleep over my work anyway, and now my pillow is covered in hair. Lithium does cause some hair loss for me, but keeping my mental health stable is more important right now than having a perfect head of hair. I just wear a cap and get on with it!

Hair thinning is a documented side effect of lithium, often linked to its effects on thyroid function. It is highly advisable to get a full thyroid panel done. Your psychiatrist or a dermatologist can guide you on safe supplements or alternative options.

Listen to me, don't get stressed by looking at the hair fall, as stress will only make it worse. It is a common phase when starting lithium and usually stabilizes. We will find a solution, just talk to your doctor about starting a safe biotin supplement.

In our times, we trusted coconut oil infused with curry leaves and amla for hair health. If your medicine is causing some hair fall, you can try these gentle methods to soothe the scalp. But do not stop your crucial medical treatment without asking your doctor first.

I faced severe hair shedding during my first six months on lithium. My doc checked my thyroid, found it was slightly low, and corrected it, which stopped the hair fall completely. Keep your dose stable and get your blood levels checked regularly.

Haar mat maniye, thoda bahut baal jhadna dava ke asar se ho sakta hai. Aap thoda achha khana khaiye, amla aur hara sabji lijiye. Doctor sahab se baat karke dawa ka dose thoda thik karwa lijiye, sab theek ho jayega.