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Can Thyroid Problems Cause Hair to Fall Out? | PYHP 045

Can Thyroid Problems Cause Hair to Fall Out? | PYHP 045

FromProgress Your Health Podcast


Can Thyroid Problems Cause Hair to Fall Out? | PYHP 045

FromProgress Your Health Podcast

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Released:
Jun 25, 2018
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When it comes to hair loss, the first question women ask is, “can thyroid problems cause hair to fall out?”
The answer to this question is an obvious yes.
The next question women will ask is, “can hair loss from thyroid problems be reversed?
Again, the answer is yes, your hair will grow back, but the underlying hormone issue needs to be addressed.
Something to keep in mind, hair loss is not always just a thyroid issue. When it comes to hormones, when one is out of balance, other hormones are also out of balance. For hair loss. this would include the major metabolic hormones and sex hormones. The hormones include cortisol, insulin, DHEA, Testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone.
In this episode, we discuss ways to help hair loss from thyroid and other hormonal imbalances. For more information, you can read our article: Guide on How to Stop Hair Loss from Hypothyroid.  
We have seen many patients over the years and hair loss ranks towards the top of the list of importance. Women are so scared and desperate not to lose their hair and will do and try just about anything to make it stop.
Unfortunately, many doctors are not interested, or not trained to treat your hair loss concerns. Patients have told us their doctor says nothing can be done, or simply refers them to a dermatologist.
Hair loss is not just a consequence of aging. It is not something you have to simply accept, it is a symptom of an underlying hormonal or nutritional issue that can certainly be addressed.
The thyroid gland plays a role with just about every system in the body. An underactive thyroid can lead to many symptoms, hair loss being a very common one that we see with many of our patients.
When hair loss is due to hypothyroidism, it is from the root. It may be typically to find full pieces of hair all over the house. In the bathroom, bedroom, kitchen and even in the car. The hair will be thinning all over the scalp, but mainly on the top and the hairline. It is also common for people with hypothyroidism to be missing the lateral of their eyebrows, which is referred to as Queen Anne's sign.
Below are some tips to consider in order to stop your hair from falling out. 
Ideas to help with hair loss from hypothyroid and other hormonal imbalances.  

No Dieting (lowers T3) 
Reduce cardio exercise (increases cortisol) 
Improve sleep quality (lowers cortisol) 
Thyroid medication with T3 hormone (raises T3 levels) 
Lower High Reverse T3 levels (due to T4 only medication) 
Improve Liver function (improves T4 to T3 conversion) 

Other issues that could be contributing to your hair loss:
Released:
Jun 25, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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Do you feel like a “hot hormonal mess”? You are not alone. Many of us are told we are healthy but don’t feel great. You feel tired, your sex drive has disappeared and you are frustrated with your weight, despite a healthy diet and exercise. At night you are exhausted, but your sleep quality is poor from waking up throughout the night. Needless to say, you’re irritable and your patience is short, which makes you feel guilty for overreacting. It is not your fault! These are all signs of hormone-imbalances. Our hormones can affect our mood, weight, energy, sleep, libido, memory, hair, skin and even promote disease if they are out of balance. Dr. Robert Maki and Dr. Valorie Davidson are Naturopathic Physicians and graduates of Bastyr University. They specialize in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), Functional Medicine and are the co-hosts of The Progress Your Health Podcast. This podcast is intended to educate listeners about hormonal conditions, such as hypothyroid, Hashimoto’s, adrenal fatigue, PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause and low testosterone to name a few. The Progress Your Health Podcast will focus on cutting edge information and therapies to help you lose weight, balance hormones and age gracefully. It is Dr. Maki and Dr. Davidson’s mission to motivate, educate and empower you to take your health to the next level.