Question:
low thyroid

does it cause hairloss    — Nurse343 (posted on June 30, 2008)

June 30, 2008
Yes, it can cause dry brittle hair and hair loss.
   — rjh729

June 30, 2008
Yes, hypothyroidism does cause hair loss but also inadequate consumptiom of protein will do the same.
   — Teresa W.

June 30, 2008
Yes hypothyroidism causes hairloss. With treatment it resolves.
   — hannahsmom1014

June 30, 2008
http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/shames-hairloss.htm Read short article at Thyroid info.com...address above... "...thyroid is intimately involved with hair function, witness that early graying and loss of outer eyebrows, is a cardinal sign of low thyroid in oneself or in the family. As far as what can be done, the first and primary step is to restore full normal thyroid function. Consider that in general the body's wisdom directs it to conserve energy when possible, from nonessential areas, shunting repair and regeneration power to those functions considered more essential. Another mechanism is that when thyroid function is low, intestinal absorption and utilization of vitamins, minerals, and other nutritional cofactors is compromised also. Not only are there not enough of the raw materials available, but the enzymes and sometimes temperature required for optimal chemical reactions is lessened. " If you had RNY...this can be a dangerous cocktail for malnutrition...Good thing there are meds for this!
   — .Anita R.

July 1, 2008
I am almost 2 yrs out from RNY surgery. I also have low thyroid in which I take Levothroid, 50 mcg daily. I have not suffered any hairloss since surgery. I was very worried about the hairloss before surgery, but never suffered any. Peggy
   — DBlazer325