Experiences with

Alopecia

Wondering if anyone on here lost all of the hair on their body with in a short period of time. IF you have been successful in regrowth, what did you do?

I have Hashimotos and I’ve just got my results from having a variety of things tested re. alopecia (balding patches appeared on the top sides of my head several months ago). I would really appreciate help understanding them. I will try and attach photos.

Has anyone else with alopecia been diagnosed with this. Or could it be more linked to my thyroid than my alopecia as it is swollen and being monitored with borderline readings.

After my recent blood test, I sent a message to my endo, he thinks bloodwork within range is ok. He may adjust my dose & starts if liothyronine t3 as well. Should I be taking zinc & selenium? Which food & vitamins? Biotin- I use shampoo with biotin & use hair spray boost with biotin & collagen. I

I was diagnosed with alopecia areata after a bald circle on the back of my head last September. It ended up about the size of my hand. It's started to grow back white and now turning brown. As I exi.

Hi everyone, Up till now I have been taking Thybon T3 only but my doctor wanted me to add T4 , so I added Tirosint 50. I did feel tired so I reduced my T3 slightly. My question is, do I take the T4 with the T3 in the morning, or before? I also take T3 in evening. I am trying to do bloods, tried twice

hi. I’m 6 or7 years diagnosed with lupus, I’ve had a few different treatments over those years., but this is not about treatment.I’ve had some terrible symptoms over the years, and I feel a bit awful complaining about this minor issue now, but it is troubling me. It’s nothing compared to what I initially

I have underactive thyroid I can’t gain weight I’m on medication but more importantly my hair is thinning, any suggestions what I can do for my hair I’ve been taking biotin but no results so far Thank you

Have made a few posts here about hair loss/ low ferritin. I have ordered the three arrows iron repair to see if I can increase ferritin. Can anyone tell me from my recent results, if one 20mg capsule a day would push my other results over the range? Or would it take a much larger amount? I also take

Guys, How long do you have to stop taking biotin before doing your thyroid bloods? I've heard 2 days is sufficient..... And can someone tell me the difference in licensed T3 (liothyronine) & unlicensed? Not that I'm on T3, but I'm wondering... Cheers

It must be 4 months on now since meds increased. The hair loss has continued to be greatly reduced from what it was doing. Everytime I wash or touch my hair I am not seeing 100s come out. I can brush my hair and not have loads lost. Still more come out than used to before all this. But not enough to

Hello 👋 I’ve just ordered my Medichecks advanced thyroid test . I’ve held off biotin for this test but just read that I should also avoid B12 as well but I’m having weekly injections atm…..shall I do test anyway 🙈 Any advice much appreciated 🙏

hello all, I am new to this site and would appreciate some help. I have an under active thyroid, have been on thyroxine for the last 30 years. I had a thyroid antibodies test done a few weeks ago which came back negative. I have been losing a lot of hair recently and was told kelp supplements are very

Returned to Spain for holidays and saw trichologist: initially wasn't convinced I had either lupus or alopecia until he did the physical exam on scalp as blood tests (done twice in April 2021 and July 2022) aren't always conclusive.

Hi. I would appreciate your thoughts regarding biotin supplementation and how much time one should leave between a dose of biotin and a blood test measuring FT3, FT4 & TSH? I am really not sure, and getting conflicting info online. Some say 24h is okay, and other sources say anywhere between 3-7 days

I have doubled in size since getting my IUD and have starved myself to loose weight I’m down 10kg but smoky bmi is still really to get surgery I really want to take it out and try my diet and exercise without it to achieve weight loss but I’m scared that the pun will be agonising again. My doctor

Edit! I see that I myself asked this same question a few months ago! Going mad or I claim brain fog! heh. Sorry. https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/148331302/medichecks-thyroid-test-and-b12 Medichecks have told me to stop Biotin 2 days before a test and B12 two weeks before a test

Morning all, I’ve just had my latest test results back after being on 75mg one day and 50mg alternatively. My previous dose was 50mg daily. It looks as though it’s only changed by 0.1 after 6 weeks. I’m obviously under medicated as I still feel pretty rubbish with no energy, extreme tiredness, hair

One of the distressing symptoms that gets asked about here on the forum, is about hair loss. Often, the member has been recently started on levothyroxine, noticed a marked increase in hair loss and is convinced that this is a 'side effect'of the medication. I came across this article, which I feel explains

These where printed out for me as requested, any advice most welcome 🌸 Was taking teva levo 75mcg, thybon henning t3 10mcg, prior to these results. Now taking 5mcg three times a day. Supplement vit D with k2, mk7 and magnesium glycinate