As we’ve been discussing, there are many different causes for female hair loss. We know that hair loss can be linked to stress, poor nutrition, pregnancy, hormonal imbalance and sickness and disease. Thyroid disease is one in particular that effects the growth patterns of the hair and can cause significant hair loss.

For most thyroid patients, hair loss is one of the more devastating symptoms. Whether due to the condition or the treatment for the thyroid disease, hair loss remains a noticeable side effect. The good news is that for those dealing with thyroid and hair loss, there are several ways to deal with the situation.

The first place to focus is on the prescription medication being taken for the thyroid disease. It’s tricky because, this medication, if taken in the wrong dose, can cause significant levels of hair loss. Your doctor, sometimes in conjunction with a hair loss expert, will be able to tell whether or not the thyroid and hair loss are connected.

If the medication is not at fault, it probably just a normal symptom of the disease. Many people with thyroid problems, note having cyclical bouts of hair loss. Natural hair growth cycles include periods of heavy growth when hair can grow up to one half inch per month. After this growing period, hair tends to rest or lay dormant until it is pushed out and replaced by a new hair from the same follicle. When suffering from thyroid disease, just as hair growth cycles stop, more hair falls out than for those not dealing with the disease.

When you first notice hair loss, treat the condition. There are prescription choices for hair loss and there are more natural remedies. Natural remedies for thyroid related hair loss include evening primrose oil, l-lysine, natural DHT blockers and zinc supplementation. If you don’t know where to find all of that, Fantasia sells Hair Support System which incorporates those ingredients as well as others.

If you have thyroid disease and are experiencing hair loss, you are not alone. 80 million Baby Boomers, both male and female, are dealing with hair loss and thinning hair issues. Fantasia is committed to providing solutions for those dealing with these challenges. If you’d like to talk with one of our hair support specialist, give us a call.