Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight Loss | Hormones

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Hair loss from Hashimoto's thyroiditis should be differentiated from regular run of the mill hypothyroidism. It should come as no surprise to you that dysregulation of thyroid hormone causes hair loss. The main difference is that about 30% of Hashimoto's patients also suffer from other types of hair loss which can cause confusion. And these other causes may or may not be related to your current thyroid function. So you could be taking the right type of thyroid medication and STILL suffer from hair loss. Can thyroid hair loss be stopped? The answer is yes, but it may require some time, effort, and energy on your part. Here are your next steps if you suffer from hair loss: #1. Ensure that you are taking enough thyroid medication. - If you aren't taking enough t