We all know that hair loss can be frustrating, confusing, and embarrassing -- but did you ever think it could be medical? At Apollo Hair Restoration, we help clients every day who are suffering from one of the most visual aspects of Hyperthyroidism: hair loss.

 

 

 

Affecting both men and women, (though more frequently the latter) Hypothyroidism is caused by an imbalance of hormones in the thyroid gland. In addition to wrecking havoc on your metabolism, which can cause you to gain or lose weight fairly rapidly, Hypothyroidism also comes with a host of other symptoms: swelling in the neck, high blood pressure, an increased heart rate, depression or trouble sleeping, and yes, hair loss. Because your hair doesn't continuously grow, nor does it grow at the same rate per strand, any hormonal imbalance can significantly affect not just the growth of new hairs, but also those already on your head. By the time you notice hair loss in addition to the symptoms listed above, it's likely you've had a thyroid condition for a few months. Aside from quitting smoking, since Hyperthyroidism is a genetic disorder, there are little to no preventative measures you can take. But there are treatments available, such as antithyroid medication, (which will lower hormonal production) radioactive iodine, (which destroys the thyroid gland altogether) surgical procedures, or a combination of the above. We suggest you speak to your doctor to get an official diagnosis and to inform yourself about what non-cosmetic steps you should take to preserve your health. But if you're looking to revitalize, stimulate, replace, or simply cover up your hair due to the affects of Hyperthyroidism -- that's where our hair replacement experts at Apollo come in. 

 

 

Even if you're not feeling your best, our team wants you to know you deserve to look your best. There is no reason to suffer social anxiety in addition to the pain of hyperthyroidism when there are affordable, safe, and effective solutions available. At Apollo, we specialize in Cosmetic Reconstruction for both male and female clients. If your doctor has advised you to hold off on surgery until your hormones are back in balance and your metabolism has corrected, Cosmetic Reconstruction may be right for you. At Apollo, we don't believe in forcing our clients to choose from a set of pre-made wigs that "kind of" work: Cosmetic Reconstruction means we custom-make a hairpiece specifically tailored to your desires and face shape, whether you want it to look exactly like your old hair, or are ready to regain your confidence with a new style. Since the hair is designed to mimic your hair exactly, it's only natural that you can style and blow dry it, wear it for weeks on end with no embarrassing slip-ups, wash it with your favorite shampoo in the shower, and even take a dip in the pool! 

 

At Apollo, we understand that dealing with Hyperthyroidism is tough enough. You shouldn't have to feel insecure about your appearance when you're trying to get better -- and with our dedicated, compassionate team available to help you, there's no reason to keep buying hats and scarves to just cover up. If you have hair loss from Hyperthyroidism, don't spend another minute hiding. Contact one of our specialists at Apollo today.