How to Stop Hashimoto's Related Hair Loss (3 Types & 4 Causes)

Are you suffering from Hashimoto's related hair loss? If so, you are one of many thyroid patients suffering from the same condition. The good news is that while your thyroid may result in hair loss and hair fall, it doesn't have to forever.

We are going to talk about 3 types of hair loss as well as 4 of the most common causes of hair loss in Hashimoto's patients.

The 3 main types of hair loss include:

Telogen effluvium (diffuse hair loss over entire scalp)

Alopecia areata (patchy hair loss overall of the scalp)

Androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness with thinning at top of the scalp)

Four main causes of hair loss in Hashimoto’s patients:

#1. Decreased thyroid function → This leads to telogen effluvium and can be treated by taking thyroid medication or improving your thyroid function naturally. As you improve your thyroid function you should see a reduction in hair loss.

#2. Autoimmune-related hair loss → This leads to alopecia areata (patchy hair loss). This type of hair loss is mediated through your immune system so treatment should focus on balancing your immune system and not necessarily only on your thyroid.

#4. Hormone imbalances - This leads to androgenetic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia occurs due to changes in testosterone levels which will impact hair loss. If you have Hashimoto's and you are experiencing this type of hair loss then you want to check your testosterone level and take supplements designed to improve testosterone metabolism as well as improve thyroid function.

#4. Nutrient deficiencies - Nutrient deficiencies often lead to diffuse hair loss. The 4 biggest nutrient deficiencies in thyroid patients include:

Iron (ferritin, women with healthy ferritin around 77 ug/L)

Zinc

selenium

B12 + other b vitamins

Do you have Hashimoto's related hair loss? If so, what type of hair loss do you have? Let me know below!

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

1:00 - 3 Types of Hair Loss in Hashimoto's

03:08 - 4 Main Causes of Hair Loss In Hashimoto's

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