Comments on: Synthroid & Hair Loss - Leah’s Story http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/synthroid-hair-loss-leahs-story/ A Community For Women Dealing With Hair Loss - Help, Hope and Understanding Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:16:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Lindsey http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/synthroid-hair-loss-leahs-story/#comment-35410 Lindsey Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:12:46 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/?p=148#comment-35410 Hello ladies, I havent been on here for a while, but thankfully I think my hair is finally starting to grow back. My hair is reeeeally thin (when I put it in a pony tails its about the thickness of a a paintbrush), but now I have tons of tiny hairs growing in, I'm losing probably 1/3 the amount I was losing before and I can see much less of my scalp now. I know treatments vary from one person to the next, but I would like to share what I've been doing because something is working! Every day I take a hair, nail and skin supplement along with an Iron supplement, vitamin c and evening primrose oil. Additionally I take a liquid form of Omega-3 as well as a shot of Noni juice. I use a scalp treatment from Phyto (not sure how much this has helped) and I use progesterone cream to help balance my hormones since this can have a dramatic effect on hair. I had been to several doctors and my last one mentioned how Iron can play a huge part in hair loss and she suggested the iron supplement along with the vitamin c because helps with iron absorption. To some people this all might be a bit too much, but I feel so much healthier and my hair is finally getting better so I hope this is helpful to some :) Hello ladies, I havent been on here for a while, but thankfully I think my hair is finally starting to grow back. My hair is reeeeally thin (when I put it in a pony tails its about the thickness of a a paintbrush), but now I have tons of tiny hairs growing in, I’m losing probably 1/3 the amount I was losing before and I can see much less of my scalp now. I know treatments vary from one person to the next, but I would like to share what I’ve been doing because something is working! Every day I take a hair, nail and skin supplement along with an Iron supplement, vitamin c and evening primrose oil. Additionally I take a liquid form of Omega-3 as well as a shot of Noni juice. I use a scalp treatment from Phyto (not sure how much this has helped) and I use progesterone cream to help balance my hormones since this can have a dramatic effect on hair. I had been to several doctors and my last one mentioned how Iron can play a huge part in hair loss and she suggested the iron supplement along with the vitamin c because helps with iron absorption. To some people this all might be a bit too much, but I feel so much healthier and my hair is finally getting better so I hope this is helpful to some :)

]]> By: Kathy http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/synthroid-hair-loss-leahs-story/#comment-29183 Kathy Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:04:28 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/?p=148#comment-29183 hi, I have been on synthroid for many years and my hair has always been very thick. I also experience seasonal shedding, always have. But recently the clumps of hair in the shower and the burning itchy scalp are making me crazy! For the first time ever I can see my scalp. My blood test recently showed that my dosage for the synthroid was too high. My dr. said that will cause hair loss and that the lower dose will help...but when? After eading all the blogs the two most common factors seems to be Yaz and Synthroid. I just stopped taking Yaz three months ago..I hate taking bc. I know started taking biotin and fish oil at night I was told it will help. we'll see.. I hope someone else sees the link between yaz,synthroid and hairloss. Kathy hi, I have been on synthroid for many years and my hair has always been very thick. I also experience seasonal shedding, always have. But recently the clumps of hair in the shower and the burning itchy scalp are making me crazy! For the first time ever I can see my scalp. My blood test recently showed that my dosage for the synthroid was too high. My dr. said that will cause hair loss and that the lower dose will help…but when? After eading all the blogs the two most common factors seems to be Yaz and Synthroid. I just stopped taking Yaz three months ago..I hate taking bc. I know started taking biotin and fish oil at night I was told it will help. we’ll see.. I hope someone else sees the link between yaz,synthroid and hairloss. Kathy

]]> By: maria http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/synthroid-hair-loss-leahs-story/#comment-23160 maria Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:17:28 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/?p=148#comment-23160 Hi! My name is Maria and i have been loosing hair for more than 10 years, tried different treatments, never worked out. did you ever consider the possibility of a hair transplant? Didn´t read anything about it and i am seriously considering it. Would like to know more about it, specially concerning women because this surgery is more common with men. Thanks for your help. Hi!

My name is Maria and i have been loosing hair for more than 10 years, tried different treatments, never worked out.
did you ever consider the possibility of a hair transplant?
Didn´t read anything about it and i am seriously considering it.
Would like to know more about it, specially concerning women because this surgery is more common with men.
Thanks for your help.

]]> By: Mishka http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/synthroid-hair-loss-leahs-story/#comment-19821 Mishka Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:39:57 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/?p=148#comment-19821 Hi, I'm 29 and am losing my hair. When I'm in the shower & rinsing my hair I end up with a wad of hair in my hands. After drying & fixing my hair, I look down on the floor & there is a ton of hair on the floor. Although I'm losing my hair, from what I can tell my hair is still very thick, no bald spots, & looks very healthy. I take several different medications for a rare immune disorder. I am on 10 mg of Prednizone daily (in the past was on 60 mg daily & have been on this medication since December 1999). I also take Wellbutrin for stress, & my birth control is Nor-Q-D. I was on Ortho-Tricylene but it made me break out with a rash, so my doctor recommended Nor-Q-D. As far as the Prednizone, I don't know that I will ever be able to start taking it. Any advice? Hi,

I’m 29 and am losing my hair. When I’m in the shower & rinsing my hair I end up with a wad of hair in my hands. After drying & fixing my hair, I look down on the floor & there is a ton of hair on the floor. Although I’m losing my hair, from what I can tell my hair is still very thick, no bald spots, & looks very healthy. I take several different medications for a rare immune disorder. I am on 10 mg of Prednizone daily (in the past was on 60 mg daily & have been on this medication since December 1999). I also take Wellbutrin for stress, & my birth control is Nor-Q-D. I was on Ortho-Tricylene but it made me break out with a rash, so my doctor recommended Nor-Q-D. As far as the Prednizone, I don’t know that I will ever be able to start taking it. Any advice?

]]> By: Lindsey http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/synthroid-hair-loss-leahs-story/#comment-19758 Lindsey Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:12:50 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/?p=148#comment-19758 Leah, thank you for the advice. I think I am fortunate in the sense that my hair loss is most likely temporary because of a hormonal imbalance...at least I am hoping that is the case. I am just sad that anyone has to experience something like this but it makes me feel a little better to know that I am not alone. Thank you all for the responses! Leah, thank you for the advice. I think I am fortunate in the sense that my hair loss is most likely temporary because of a hormonal imbalance…at least I am hoping that is the case. I am just sad that anyone has to experience something like this but it makes me feel a little better to know that I am not alone. Thank you all for the responses!

]]> By: Leah K http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/synthroid-hair-loss-leahs-story/#comment-19737 Leah K Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:02:19 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/?p=148#comment-19737 Kristin, that is exactly what happened to me! I am glad to hear you talk about the burning and itching and greasy hair (along with horrible cystic acne on my back and hair growing in places it shouldn't have) - because I haven't heard much about others experiencing this when their hair loss started. As soon as I quit Yasmin, I looked like I had prepetual wet hair it was so greasy - it was so weird because I had never had greasy hair. I remember thinking what in the world is happening to me. I always know when I am going to have a shed because my scalp starts to burn so bad, I don't want to even brush it. I read somewhere that this is due to the testosterone on your scalp and your body attacking your hair follicles - which does make me wonder if there is not some sort of autoimmune component to hair loss. Do not delay in getting treatment - the sooner your address this, the better chance you have of correcting it. Find a good doctor, dermotologist or endocrinologist, that will listen to you. Ask them about another pill to correct the damage the other pill, ask them about Spironolactone, a common androgen blocker prescribed for female hair loss. My hair loss never stopped and five years later I am looking into getting a wig. I am really sorry you are having to deal with this. Some days when I see myself in the mirror, I am still shocked and it all seems surreal - I still cannot believe the pill caused me to have to wear a wig. I can't believe this is something I am dealing with, and will continue to have to live with. Again, find treatment immediatly - chances are this will not go away on it's own and longer you wait, the more your hair follicles will become destroyed. I highly recommend reading "The Hormonally Vulnerable Women" by Geoffrey Redmond. It will explain this mess way better than I can. Kristin, that is exactly what happened to me! I am glad to hear you talk about the burning and itching and greasy hair (along with horrible cystic acne on my back and hair growing in places it shouldn’t have) - because I haven’t heard much about others experiencing this when their hair loss started. As soon as I quit Yasmin, I looked like I had prepetual wet hair it was so greasy - it was so weird because I had never had greasy hair. I remember thinking what in the world is happening to me. I always know when I am going to have a shed because my scalp starts to burn so bad, I don’t want to even brush it. I read somewhere that this is due to the testosterone on your scalp and your body attacking your hair follicles - which does make me wonder if there is not some sort of autoimmune component to hair loss. Do not delay in getting treatment - the sooner your address this, the better chance you have of correcting it. Find a good doctor, dermotologist or endocrinologist, that will listen to you. Ask them about another pill to correct the damage the other pill, ask them about Spironolactone, a common androgen blocker prescribed for female hair loss. My hair loss never stopped and five years later I am looking into getting a wig. I am really sorry you are having to deal with this. Some days when I see myself in the mirror, I am still shocked and it all seems surreal - I still cannot believe the pill caused me to have to wear a wig. I can’t believe this is something I am dealing with, and will continue to have to live with. Again, find treatment immediatly - chances are this will not go away on it’s own and longer you wait, the more your hair follicles will become destroyed. I highly recommend reading “The Hormonally Vulnerable Women” by Geoffrey Redmond. It will explain this mess way better than I can.

]]> By: Leah K http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/synthroid-hair-loss-leahs-story/#comment-19734 Leah K Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:51:58 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/?p=148#comment-19734 Lulu, where did you find your wig? I am looking into a front lace one, but they seem so expensive. I have no idea which company is reputable and I don't feel comfortable just spending $1,000 on the internet when I am not sure about the product I will be receiving. Should I just look in the yellow pages for a wig shop in Dallas and ask them about front lace wigs? Do the front lace ones look good? I just don't know where to start, I guess I am scared. Lulu, where did you find your wig? I am looking into a front lace one, but they seem so expensive. I have no idea which company is reputable and I don’t feel comfortable just spending $1,000 on the internet when I am not sure about the product I will be receiving. Should I just look in the yellow pages for a wig shop in Dallas and ask them about front lace wigs? Do the front lace ones look good? I just don’t know where to start, I guess I am scared.

]]> By: Leah K http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/synthroid-hair-loss-leahs-story/#comment-19732 Leah K Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:48:28 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/?p=148#comment-19732 Lindsay - I think many women who are suffering from Telogen Effluvium, or who are suffering hair loss from a temporary hormone imbalance (like after giving birth) you can grow your hair back. But, for others who suffer from Androgenetic Alopecia - it's not going to come back. Once your sensitive follicles come into contact with DHT on your head, it poisons your hair follicles and kills them forever. It's basically Male Pattern Baldness, only in a female. I think there are things to prolong your hair loss, but eventually, if it's in your DNA - your hair won't bounce back. I know I sound so negative, I don't mean to... it's just that sometimes I think it's better to accept fate and bravely move on with the best possible attitude. Lindsay - I think many women who are suffering from Telogen Effluvium, or who are suffering hair loss from a temporary hormone imbalance (like after giving birth) you can grow your hair back. But, for others who suffer from Androgenetic Alopecia - it’s not going to come back. Once your sensitive follicles come into contact with DHT on your head, it poisons your hair follicles and kills them forever. It’s basically Male Pattern Baldness, only in a female. I think there are things to prolong your hair loss, but eventually, if it’s in your DNA - your hair won’t bounce back. I know I sound so negative, I don’t mean to… it’s just that sometimes I think it’s better to accept fate and bravely move on with the best possible attitude.

]]> By: Leah K http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/synthroid-hair-loss-leahs-story/#comment-19731 Leah K Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:41:14 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/?p=148#comment-19731 Jackie - how absolutely maddening and incredibly frustrating! I am no doctor, but It sounds like Yaz caused you to shed along with an increase in your synthroid dosage. And, if you suspect this - no you are not crazy! Both events (upping your dose and starting any BC despite the androgen) can cause you to loose your hair. Anything that relates to your hormones can cause hair loss in those that are predisposed to having sensitivity to DHT. I don't know whether you should go off YAZ. In my experience, Yasmin did cause my hair loss - but then years later Yaz (lower estrogen than Yasmin) helped to stabilize my hair, until I got on Synthroid that is... I am in the same boat as you because I recently decided to discontinue my Yaz. My hair is falling out so bad, I don't think it can get any worse so I am not really worried about shedding after stopping the pill. I don't like being on the pill, so I figured "hey, if it's not helping me... why be on it? I am so sorry! Hang in there. Jackie - how absolutely maddening and incredibly frustrating! I am no doctor, but It sounds like Yaz caused you to shed along with an increase in your synthroid dosage. And, if you suspect this - no you are not crazy! Both events (upping your dose and starting any BC despite the androgen) can cause you to loose your hair. Anything that relates to your hormones can cause hair loss in those that are predisposed to having sensitivity to DHT. I don’t know whether you should go off YAZ. In my experience, Yasmin did cause my hair loss - but then years later Yaz (lower estrogen than Yasmin) helped to stabilize my hair, until I got on Synthroid that is… I am in the same boat as you because I recently decided to discontinue my Yaz. My hair is falling out so bad, I don’t think it can get any worse so I am not really worried about shedding after stopping the pill. I don’t like being on the pill, so I figured “hey, if it’s not helping me… why be on it? I am so sorry! Hang in there.

]]> By: Lindsey http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/synthroid-hair-loss-leahs-story/#comment-18906 Lindsey Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:15 +0000 http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/?p=148#comment-18906 I decided that my birth control was definitely the cause of my hair loss which is why I finally got off of it. I have an appointment with a dermatologist tomorrow to see if anything else can be done. Fortunately my thyroid is in good condition so that cant be the reason for my hair loss...I'm determined to get it under control. Medication ie birth control can definitely be the cause of losing hair, however, from what I have read, it is possible for the hair to grow back once you stop using it. I mean if you consider that cancer patients re-grow their hair after chemo therapy, it makes sense to me that you would be able to re-grow your hair after losing it from birth control. Unless I'm just a wishful thinker.... I decided that my birth control was definitely the cause of my hair loss which is why I finally got off of it. I have an appointment with a dermatologist tomorrow to see if anything else can be done. Fortunately my thyroid is in good condition so that cant be the reason for my hair loss…I’m determined to get it under control. Medication ie birth control can definitely be the cause of losing hair, however, from what I have read, it is possible for the hair to grow back once you stop using it. I mean if you consider that cancer patients re-grow their hair after chemo therapy, it makes sense to me that you would be able to re-grow your hair after losing it from birth control. Unless I’m just a wishful thinker….

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