10 Enlarged Thyroid Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #10: Hair Loss
Have you noticed an increased amount of hair on your comb and you are not aware of any health condition you may have, and you are not on any treatment that could have this effect? Maybe you need to see a doctor to find out what could be the cause of your hair loss. Thyroid problems that cause a goiter can cause hair loss.
Cases of hair loss have been reported among people who have either an underactive or a hyperactive thyroid. It is, however, relieving to note that hair growth is usually restored once the thyroid dysfunction is corrected. This observation affirms the critical role that thyroid hormones play in regulating growth and differentiation of almost every tissue in the body.
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