What is Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most c...
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does this cause hair loss?
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I've been losing a lot of hair and I know my family line doesn't have any history of baldness. Can low levels of testosterone cause this? I'm a little afraid to do what was recommended to me, which was to take supplemental steroids. I'm afraid that the additional testosterone may inadvertently be converted to DHT and increase my hair loss.
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Hi and welcome:
Thyroid disease will cause hair problems. Low Iron/Ferritin levels as well as low B-12 and Folic Acid can cause problems. Consider checking these levels to find out. Some people find that supplementing with Biotin may help. Here's an article explaining what vitamins/minerals deficiencies can do to our bodies and hair loss. http://healthychristianliving.com/... Take care... :-) 
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my hair has been falling out too for the pat two years. i am so depressed about it. i didnt know about the b 12 or folic acid issues. But so far my doc says there is nothignto do about it.
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