Thyroxine - Hair Loss

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Dear Dr Redmond,

Since being diagnosed as Hypothryoid in Oct 2007, I have been taking thyroxine. 6 weeks after starting thyroxine, my hair started to shed in a very big way and has continued to do so ever since. I have lost about 60 % of my hair, especially around the temple/fringe/crown area.

My TSH has been within normal ranges since Feb 2008. I have read on many formums that thyroxine can cause long term hair loss in some people and the patient information leaflet in the thyroxine packets state that thryoxine can cause temporary partial hair loss.

My question is, do you think my hair loss will ever stop whilst I am on thyroxine.

Kind regards,



Paula