Thyroid Hair Loss: Signs Your Diffuse Hair Shedding May Be Thyroid-Related
Diffuse hair shedding can have many causes, and thyroid disease is one possibility. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can affect hair growth, particularly when thyroid dysfunction is significant or prolonged. However, thyroid disease accounts for only a portion of hair-loss cases, so symptoms such as thinning, breakage, or a smaller ponytail should not automatically be attributed […]
Hormonal Hair Loss: Signs a Hormone Imbalance May Be Causing Hair Shedding
Hair shedding can occur alongside hormonal changes, but “hormone imbalance” is not a single diagnosis. Different conditions affect hair in different ways. For example: Stress, iron deficiency, rapid weight loss, medications, illness, nutritional problems, and scalp conditions can also cause hair loss. The most useful approach is to identify the hair-loss pattern and likely underlying […]
Low Ferritin and Hair Loss in Women: How Low Iron Can Cause Hair Shedding
Hair shedding can feel alarming, especially when you notice more strands in the shower, on your pillow, in your brush, or around the bathroom floor. For many women, the first thought is hormones, stress, thyroid issues, or aging. But one commonly overlooked factor is low ferritin. Ferritin is a protein that stores iron in the […]
PCOS, Androgens, and Female Hair Thinning: What the Evidence Shows
Hair thinning can be one of the most frustrating symptoms women experience with PCOS. You may notice a widening part, thinning around the crown, more visible scalp, less volume, or a ponytail that feels smaller than it used to. For many women, the emotional impact is just as real as the physical change. PCOS, or […]
Hypothyroidism vs. Menopause: Two Overlapping Causes of Midlife Hair Thinning
Midlife hair thinning can have several overlapping causes. Hypothyroidism may cause diffuse shedding, dryness, brittleness and slower hair growth when thyroid hormone levels are significantly abnormal. Menopause can coincide with changes in hair density and texture, but progressive thinning around the center part or crown may also represent female pattern hair loss. Other possible contributors […]
Thyroid and Hair Shedding: Why a Full Thyroid Panel May Be Worth Considering
Thyroid disease can contribute to diffuse hair shedding, but hair loss alone does not mean you need every available thyroid test. For most people being evaluated for possible thyroid dysfunction, testing begins with TSH. Free T4 may then provide additional information depending on the TSH result and clinical picture. Other tests, including T3 and thyroid […]