Could severe hair loss be a result of thyroid dysfunction?

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Patient's Query

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.

Answered by Dr. Alka

Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Alka is a dedicated Ayurveda Specialist with expertise in holistic and evidence-based Ayurvedic treatments. Her areas of focus include digestive disorders, stress management, skin conditions, lifestyle-related ailments, and chronic pain. She combines traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern insights to offer personalized care that promotes long-term wellness and natural healing.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

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.

Kindly follow-up if you have more doubt.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Alka
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At December 15, 2018
Reviewed At November 18, 2024

Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Alka is a dedicated Ayurveda Specialist with expertise in holistic and evidence-based Ayurvedic treatments. Her areas of focus include digestive disorders, stress management, skin conditions, lifestyle-related ailments, and chronic pain. She combines traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern insights to offer personalized care that promotes long-term wellness and natural healing.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Alka is a dedicated Ayurveda Specialist with expertise in holistic and evidence-based Ayurvedic treatments. Her areas of focus include digestive disorders, stress management, skin conditions, lifestyle-related ailments, and chronic pain. She combines traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern insights to offer personalized care that promotes long-term wellness and natural healing.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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