Graves’ Disease and Hair Loss

Hello, I was wondering if you could help me understand a little bit about what Im going thru. At the current moment, The only thing I know is that I have hyperthyroidism. I dont know whats causing it yet, but soon I will find out. It could very well be Graves Disease. Well, because I have this its making my hair real thin and fall out. I was wondering if propecia could help me keep my hair? Is it safe while having a thyroid problem? Also would I have to go to a dermatologist to find out if my hair is falling out for another reason besides my Thyroid or what kind of Doc should I seek? Do you know of any Docs in the Houston area that you would highly recommend I should go see. Perhaps one that has knowledge of propecia/proscar? Thank you so much for any help/advice you could give me. Oh yea Im 29 years old if that makes any difference. Less than a year ago I swear it seemed like I was in perfect health hair or not. Now…well. Sorry this was so long. Thanks again.

Thyroid problems can cause hair loss and hair texture changes (as well as many other medical problems). You need to see your doctor and ask him/her these questions. Thyroid might be the cause of your hair loss, or it could be something else entirely. I cannot give you medical advice this way… not because I do not want to help, but because I have not examined you and taken a good medical history with you. I do not even know if you are a male or female! If you are female you should not be taking Propecia, but with Graves’ disease, I would not expect Propecia to work regardless if you are male or female.

I don’t have any physician recommendations in the Houston area, but About.com has some tips here. For more on hyperthyroidism, see thyroid-info.com.