Could severe hair loss be a result of thyroid dysfunction?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am 18 years old. I have had beautiful long red hair my whole life. Recently for the past two months, I have had severe hair fall and it is now extremely thin and continuing to fall out. Nobody has answers for me.

Answer 1

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I just read your query. It can have many reasons like genetic cause, nutritional deficit, and some underlying disease. You should ask your physician about thyroid function test and perform it after discussing it. Severe hair falls can sometimes be due to thyroid dysfunction. Besides that add curry leaves, raisins, figs, and almonds to your diet. Take one glass of lukewarm milk in the evening daily. Add half a teaspoon of turmeric powder and a pinch of black pepper in it. Protect your hair from excessive sunlight, dust, etc. Wash your hair with mild herbal shampoo. Oil your hair with Mahabhringraj oil (Bhringaraja, Daruharidra, Nagkesar, Mulethi) every alternate day. Try all these things regularly and you will feel a positive response.

I hope this has helped you.

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Thank you.