Telogen effluvium after total thyroidectomy. Is hair loss a side effect of euthyrox?

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Telogen effluvium started 8 months after total thyroidectomy and continued for 1 year till now, all required lab tests are normal. Iam on euthyrox 100. Is hair loss a side effect of euthyrox? My TSH results are between 0.3 and 1. Which is in range.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Hair loss is common with thyroid issues. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Hair loss after thyroid removal is complex and a mix of permanent and temporary hair loss conditions are possible. Certainly thyroid medications can cause hair loss but it’s not common. More commonly the thyroid dysfunction cause hair loss and in some cases it accelerates any underlying genetic hair loss. Be sure to see an expert for ongoing guidance.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Hair loss after thyroid manipulations in hormones is not uncommon. Once it stabilizes, hopefully your hair loss will also stabilize

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