Hair loss Hair loss, which can be classified as physiological or pathological, depends on the number of hairs lost per day. Under normal circumstances, adults lose 60 to 80 hairs per day, which is called physiological hair loss. An average of more than 100 hair loss per day is called pathological hair loss, and hyperthyroidism is one of the causes of pathological hair loss. Hyperthyroidism hair loss The hair loss of hyperthyroidism patients is a mixed effect of multiple factors, and not all hair loss occurs in every “hyper” patient. The main reasons are as follows: 1. Endocrine factors. Both men and women, normal human androgens can stimulate hair growth. However, hyperthyroidism patients with increased 5-alpha reductase or enhanced role in the body will convert an androgen (testosterone) into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), resulting in a relative or absolute shortage of androgens, and DHT will disrupt the normal hair growth cycle, causing hair follicles to gradually shrink, resulting in pathological hair loss. 2, mental factors. The action of thyroid hormone on the nervous system can cause excessive mental stress in hyperthyroidism patients, resulting in contraction of the scalp trichomes and contraction of the capillaries that carry nutrients to the hair follicles, resulting in local blood circulation disorders, thus causing ecological changes and malnutrition of the hair. Mental stress can also cause excessive sweating and excessive secretion of sebaceous glands, producing head scale and reducing the quality of the environment for hair survival, thus leading to hair loss. 3. Autoimmune factors. Anti-thyroid antibodies can be detected in the serum of some patients with alopecia areata. Therefore, hyperthyroidism can occur in patients with baldness. 4.Drug factors. In the treatment of anti-hyperthyroidism, some drugs, such as propylthiouracil, methimazole, propranolol and radioactive iodine, can produce adverse reactions of hair loss in certain sensitive patients when a certain dose is reached. The proximal hair trunk of the alopecia is hairless bulb, but these manifestations are not specific and no single factor effects have been reported. Most patients will recover slowly with prompt treatment of hyperthyroidism and some lifestyle modifications without undue stress or concern. For treatment, the focus should be on treating the primary hyperthyroidism. When hyperthyroidism is cured, hair loss will also improve. Secondly, we need to find out the cause of hair loss, then remove the cause and deal with it symptomatically. Some medications for hair loss can be used. Topical medications are chosen to remove oil, reduce dandruff, and reduce inflammation and itching. However, at present, there is no particularly effective medication. In terms of life conditioning, “hyperactive friends” should pay attention to hair health and care. For shampooing, use shampoos with anti-dandruff ingredients. For hair care, use suitable moisturizers and hair creams, blow-dry and comb your hair in the right way, and insist on self-massaging your scalp. Eat a light diet and avoid high-calorie or stimulating foods (such as fried foods, chili peppers, cigarettes, alcohol, coffee, etc.). Adjust the dietary structure and complement it with appropriate dietary therapy. Psychogenic alopecia is temporary hair loss, if the mental condition is improved and stress is reduced, it can generally heal itself. Promote a regular routine and sufficient sleep to keep the body and mind relaxed. If the hair loss is genetic or related to androgen levels, you should consult a professional doctor to see if anti-androgen drugs are suitable for treatment. For those who have hair loss related to medication, there is no need to be too alarmed as hair loss will naturally improve after stopping medication.