Anjali Menon Anjali Menon Asked 4 months ago

Does underactive thyroid cause hair loss?

My hair has been falling out quite a lot recently, and I'm a bit concerned. My blood tests showed that I have an underactive thyroid. Could this thyroid problem be the reason for my hair loss?

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Karan Shergill Karan Shergill Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, an underactive thyroid definitely slows down your overall system, including hair growth cycle. Keep working out to boost blood circulation and ensure you're hitting your daily protein targets to support hair strength while your doctor balances your hormones.

Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

It is a very common clinical symptom. Don't waste time on random hair oils or supplements. Just book a quick thyroid profile test this weekend, consult your doctor with the results, and start the correct dosage.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, absolutely! When my thyroid was high, my hair was falling so fast I was terrified. But instead of stressing and giving up my weekend chole bhature, I just took my regular morning pill and slowly the hair shedding stopped completely.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Don't buy expensive salon treatments. Just stick to basic, gentle combing, use a mild shampoo, and focus on taking your thyroid pill every morning on an empty stomach. It is a simple issue of hormone balance that gets fixed with time.

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Harbhajan Singh Harbhajan Singh Joined May 2026 4 months ago

I have managed my thyroid for over thirty years now. In the beginning, I also lost a lot of hair and got very worried, but let me reassure you that once your medicine dose is set correctly, the hair loss stops and it grows back slowly.

Priya Sen Priya Sen Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it does. Along with your thyroid medication, make sure your vegetarian diet has enough iron, zinc, and B12. Eating soaked almonds, chia seeds, and leafy greens can help provide the vital nutrients your hair needs to recover.

Sarojini Naidu Sarojini Naidu Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I have seen this question so many times here. Yes, hypothyroidism causes hair thinning, but please don't lose heart. Get your TSH tested every 3 months, keep a check on your iron levels, and use a wide-toothed comb to avoid unnecessary breakage.

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Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I completely panicked when my hair started thinning so rapidly due to thyroid. I thought I would go bald! But honestly, it is very normal and once your TSH levels are under control, the shedding stops. Just hang in there!

Sridhar Subramanian Sridhar Subramanian Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My grandmother used to suggest various herbal hair packs, which are good for conditioning. But for thyroid-induced hair loss, the root cause is hormonal. Trust your endocrinologist, take your daily tablet regularly, and you will see improvement.

Amit Deshmukh Amit Deshmukh Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Yes, prolonged hypothyroidism causes diffuse hair loss. My doctor explained that the thyroid hormone is essential for follicular development. When thyroid levels are low, hair remains in the resting phase longer, leading to noticeable shedding.

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