Illness, Disease, Medication and Hair Loss

Illnesses and disease, and the medications prescribed for them, can be a cause of hair loss. As has been discussed earlier, any hormonal imbalance can manifest itself in increased hair loss, so should you discover an increase in hair loss whilst on medication, consult your medical professional. Some medications are known to increase hair loss, such as medications for heart disease, high blood pressure, and arthritis to name a few.

Any kind of a disease can have some secondary effect on the scalp and hair, but some diseases, such as Thyroid disease, are known to have an affect on the hair and to propagate hair loss. A Thyroid test can be done by your medical professional and is nothing more than a simple blood test. Hair loss as a result of Thyroid disease is reversible with correct medication for the Thyroid problem. As many of the symptoms of Thyroid disease are the same for many other ailments (lethargy, weight problems, hair loss, fatigue etc.), it’s best to consult a medical professional if you think your hair loss may be a result of a Thyroid problem – particularly before you think about spending money on any remedial products for your hair loss.

The bottom line is that no matter how much we think we’ve come in terms of understanding hair loss, there is still much speculation as to its causes. Therefore it is vitally important before you take any kind of remedial action to consult with a medical professional to rule out any disease related causes that you may be unaware of. Particularly if you experience hair loss with other symptoms such as lethargy, weight problems, dizziness or anything else out of the ordinary.