Can subclinical hypothyroidism (slightly elevated TSH levels, normal T4 levels) cause hair thinning/loss?

November 4, 2018
Asked By:guitarist4342 in Baltimore, MD

I'm a 32 y/o female who's experiencing hair thinning/loss due to FPHL, low iron levels, and stress. I'm curious if my thyroid levels are also contributing to this hair loss. My TSH is slightly elevated (TSH is in the range of 5 to 6) and my free T4 levels are normal. Can subclinical hypothyroidism cause hair thinning? I don't have any other symptoms of hypothyroidism except for the hair thinning. I'm nervous to take levothyroxine since one of the side effects of this medication is also hair loss.

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