Coarse Hair and Hair Loss

Coarse hair is part of a long list of
hypothyroidism symptoms.1

Hair changes in an individual with hypothyroidism appear as dry, coarse, brittle hair with a tendency to fall out, resulting in diffuse, partial baldness.1

Coarse Hair and Hair Loss
Hair loss is one of many hypothyroidism symptoms

There can be many causes of hair loss, and hypothyroidism is among them.2 Both coarse hair and hair loss are hypothyroidism symptoms.1 Thyroid hormones have a direct impact on the skin’s tissues, and if they are not produced in adequate supply, coarse hair and hair loss can ensue.3

Talk to your doctor

If you are experiencing coarse hair or hair loss, you may have an undiagnosed thyroid issue and should get your thyroid tested as soon as possible.

Other Hypothyroid Symptoms

Click on the symptoms below to know more.

References:

1. Keen MA, Hassan I, Bhat MH. A clinical study of the cutaneous manifestations of hypothyroidism in Kashmir valley. Indian J Dermatol. 2013;58(4):326. 2. Hair loss. Mayo Clinic. Accessed May 19, 2023. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hair-loss/symptoms-causes/syc-20372926 3. Safer JD. Thyroid hormone action on skin. Dermatoendocrinol. 2011;3(3):211-215.