A member asked:

I'm losing my hair more then normal from stress i think? i have hypothyroidism and take eltroxin at 100mcg what do you do for it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Typically as your: thyroid levels become normal your hair will grow normally. I like to add supplements like viviscal to help things along, but be patient you should be fine

Dr Pack and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/18/2014

3.9k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I'm losing my hair more then normal from stress i think? i have hypothyroidism and take eltroxin at 100mcg what do you do for it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Dr Pack and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

If a hypothyroid woman is on birth control pills alone(no levothyroxine), would it improve some of her symptoms like acne or hair loss?

A member asked:

TSH 0.02 (0.34-5.6), FT3 4.1 (4-6.6), FT4 13.2, Levothyroxine for 23 years (since 19). Dose 137.5mcg. Female, 5'6, 280lb. Symptoms: brittle nails, hair thinning, dry skin, constantly tired, muscle aches, cold. Why do I feel hypothyroid if TSH so low?

A member asked:

I m 26 yr old women I have hypothyroid with TSH >100 and I am on med from past 15 days with eltroxin 100mcg. Will my thyroid get normal within 1 mnth?

A member asked:

I 'm hypothyroid but i take my dose of eltroxin but my T3 (liothyronine) levels are low ..Can this be what causing miscarriages ?

A member asked:

I am diagnosed with hypothyroid.At present I am on eltroxin 100 mg and calcium vitamins.Can i also take prenatal vitamins but I am not planning 2yrs.?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Hi, im hypothyroid for the last 3 yrs n my reports r fine since 2.5yrs now after taking levothyroxine.Cud i still be losing hair bcoz of my thyroid?

I m 26 yr married women can I conceive with hypothyroidism tsh>100. Can i ever conceive. I m on eltroxin 100 mcg. How long does it take to get normal.

I have been diagnosed hypothyroidism. My T3 (liothyronine) and T4 levels are normal, but my TSH is 46! what dose of eltroxin should I take? Please advise .

I'm hypothyroid , i take eltroxin .Tsh and T4 levels are normal but free T3 (liothyronine) is a bit low.What that mean?

If you start taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism, does your hair fall out or thin?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?