Do thyroid imbalances cause baldness in women?
On One Hand: Underactive ThyroidWomen with an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, may notice increased hair shedding, in addition to hair that is slow to grow. They may also have fragile hair that breaks easily and experience an overall thinning of the hair, according to “Thyroid Disorders with Cutaneous Manifestations.” In addition to hair loss, women with hypothyroidism may complain of dry skin.On the Other: Overactive ThyroidHyperthyroidism, which is less common among women than hypothyroidism, occurs when the thyroid gland is overactive.
