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Why am I losing so much hair?
Posted on July 26, 2013 at 8:00pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Hello,
This is my first time posting on here. Hope I do it right. I'm stressing! Was diagnosed with Alopecia Aerota in May of this year. Then in June, my family doctor checked my thyroid. TSH level was .086. Was sent to an Endo and my TSH level was checked again in July and it came up to 1.18. Also, in April my gyno checked my thyroid and it was 2.04. My question is about my hair. It is coming out in handfuls!! How do I know if it is due to my Alopecia (possible diffused alopecia at…
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Leslie Ann
Hi Kristy!
Thank you for commenting on my post. I am sorry to hear that you are also going through the same situation :( I too was diagnosed with AA about 2 months ago because of a number of bald patches that had developed on my head (Mostly on the top). I then proceeded to develop an ophiasis pattern around my ears and back of the neck.
Now, I haven't discovered any new spots, but rather am just experiencing ridiculous amounts of diffused hair loss. Im not sure why this progression has happened, but I found similarities in your story as well. I have had blood taken for thyroid tests, B12/iron deficiency tests, and a CBC- all normal. I also am waiting to hear back regarding a hormone test, a gluten intolerance test, and an autoimmune disorder test. I suppose I am just begging for my hair loss to be related to SOMETHING rather than nothing. I'd like to feel proactive in treating it rather than just sit around, crying, with handfuls of hair.
I unfortunately am in the UK and am not able to go to see a Dermatologist or Endocrinologist unless I pay a pretty hefty fee. I have to wait until an appointment opens up which could be anywhere from 4 weeks - 6 months (so basically by the time Im bald!).
I hope everything is going well for you. I know this may seem like a crazy suggestion, but it really helped me. My husband insisted that I go get my hair cut- just a trim- and it really made me feel quite amazing for a few days. If you're feeling down, I highly suggest it. especially if you trust your hairdresser. Feel free to message me! Have a great day!
Best,
Ashle
Hi Kristy,
Thank you for the friend request and I do send hugs your way. Please let me know if I can help in any way and answer any questions. I lost my hair 5 years ago, so I know where you're coming from.
Hugs,
Jenn
The thyroid is what causes the iodine deficiency, ask your doctor but kelp is a natural source of iodine and would be the safest thing to try.
Don' know, you get some anyway in your diet. Just don't go over 100% on the iodine and if afraid ask your doctor. Kelp is the best natural way though.
Kristy, If you click on my picture (avatar) you would have gotten a little more info in my profile. It IS the thyroid that causes alopecia areata. You could have any number of auto immune causes, but it creates an anti thyroid peroxidase antibody that inhibits the biotinazation and iodinization of the thyroglobin in the thyroid. It is just that simple....lol
Just look on the bottle of kelp and get it to 100% of iodine however many kelp pills that is. I take mega men vitamins from GNC and there is enough iodine and kelp to keep my new thick hair from falling out. I use a non ammonia based hair dye once a month because some of the regrowth is still white. If you click on my avatar (face), you will see on my profile the info about the thyroid issue that causes it.