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Expert: Melanie Vonzabuesnig - 5/10/2009


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Hi, I was diagnosed Hypothyroid on Feb.2008. Started taking syntroid and ever since I noticed more hair loss;also, since January I've been lossing hair on my eyebrows, mostly the right one, and they ichted too. My dermatologist gave me alclometazone cream and it kind of help the itch and hair grew back. After six weeks I went back and he seemed pleased that the hair was back, so he gave me Ketokonazole shampoo for the itch (I have a small patches of dried skin on my head), he thought they might be related. I've used the shampoo, stopped using the cream, but the itch came back (also on the sides of face) even worse and I started lossing my eyebrow hair again, first in little patches but now really all over the right one, the other eyebrow is way thicker but is loosig hair slowly. Please tell me what I can do. Can my synthroid medication be the cause? I'd appreciate any advise you can give me.


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Hello Silvia: Hair loss and eyebrow loss (especially on the outer edge) are symptoms of thyroid disorder. Unfortunately hair loss can also be a side effect of certain thyroid medications including synthroid. Medication induced hair loss usually begins 1-4 months after it is in your system or when the dosage is increased. Essential oil scalp treatments are very effective for itching scalp, fungal infection, hair loss and most other scalp conditions. Ketokonazole is a synthetic anti-fungal agent. I personally prefer using natural remedies before using medications. Essential oils such as tea tree and others are potent and effect anti-fungal agents that do not come with the adverse side effects of synthetic medication. You may browse my website for more information.
Sincerely, Melanie Vonzabuesnig
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Melanie Vonzabuesnig

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Female hair loss is my main focus. Women today are very susceptible to several types of hair loss including telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, and androgenetic alopecia. I can answer questions about the causes and types of female hair loss. I can share information about natural holistic remedies to improve female hair loss conditions.

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My interest in female hair loss sprung from my own experience with extensive hair loss. Determined to grow my hair back, I diligently studied every piece of information I could find on the biology of hair growth. After successfully re-growing my hair with safe and effective natural products, I felt compelled to learn more and to share this information with other women. I am experienced in blending custom hair loss formulas. I am also experienced in writing about female hair loss issues.

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My hair loss information has been included in The Truth about Womens Hair Loss by Spencer Kobren, Naturally Healthy Skin by Stephanie Tourles, Alternative Healing by Bill Gottleib and Natural Health Magazine. I am the author of several books on hair loss.

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I am a certified aromatherapist specializing in formulas for scalp and hair conditions.

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