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Can thyroid medication lead to severe hair loss?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

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Thryroid medication: If you are taking too much thryoid medication you could have hair loss. Your blood levels should be checked.

Answered 3/24/2013

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Dr. David Sneid answered

Other way around: Overactive or underactive thyroid levels can lead to hair loss. Restoring your thyroid level to normal can return your hair to normal, but it can take many months.

Answered 9/18/2019

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A member asked:

Can thyroid medication lead to severe hair loss?

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