thyroid and hair

[KeepCopingLads]

i was thinking and realised, the hair is one huge health indicator.
yet some people have super soft and smooth and no frizzy hair while others have brittle frizzy hair.
what if hormones are responsible other than diet and environment.

so i asked chatgpt
''what hormone in the body is responsible for controlling the amount of moisture the hair gets''

There isn’t one single hormone that directly controls the moisture level in your hair, but hormones can significantly influence the health of your hair and scalp, which in turn affects moisture retention.


Here’s a breakdown of the key hormones involved:

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1. Estrogen​

• Promotes healthy hair growth and keeps the scalp and hair moisturized.
• Higher estrogen levels (e.g., during pregnancy) often result in shinier, thicker, and less frizzy hair.
• Low estrogen (like during menopause) can lead to dryness, thinning, and frizz.

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2. Androgens (e.g., Testosterone & DHT)​

• High androgen levels can lead to oilier scalps in some people but also contribute to hair thinning or loss.
• These hormones don’t directly reduce moisture in hair but can affect scalp oil production and follicle health.

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3. Thyroid Hormones (T3 & T4)​

• Regulate metabolism and affect skin and hair hydration.
• Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) can cause dry, brittle, and frizzy hair.
• Hyperthyroidism may also lead to hair changes, including dryness or thinning.

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4. Cortisol (Stress Hormone)​

• Chronic stress and high cortisol can disrupt the sebaceous (oil) glands, making hair drier.
• Can also trigger hair loss or changes in texture over time.

what if my thyroid is underactive? and i never once actually researched into the thyroid, what can i do to fix my thyroid and make it healthy, if someone already made a thread on it, link it below

TL;DR
i think i have underactive thyroid and how to improve

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[KeepCopingLads]

@Abdullahm06 @Bryce @Iraniancel @asdvek

 

[Iraniancel]

@Abdullahm06 @Bryce @Iraniancel @asdvek

You could probably just take T3/T4. Though I think androgens are the main contributor to shitty hair.

 

[KeepCopingLads]

I think androgens are the main contributor to shitty hair.

so less or more androgens?

 

[KeepCopingLads]

You could probably just take T3/T4

oral? inject? idk anything about this stuff

 

[Iraniancel]

so less or more androgens?

I believe so.

oral? inject? idk anything about this stuff

Oral. But not needed unless you have thyroid issues.

 

[KeepCopingLads]

I believe so.

Oral. But not needed unless you have thyroid issues.

should i get a blood test to check thyroid levels and androgens

 

[Iraniancel]

should i get a blood test to check thyroid levels and androgens

Can't hurt to do so.

 

[Abdullahm06]

 

[KeepCopingLads]

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I've been taking ashwagandha so let's see if my hair improves