GRAVES DIESEASE AND HAIR LOSS

Missy Elliot’s Graves’ Disease Causes Hair Loss

Hair loss can be due to a variety of causes, from genetic pattern hair loss to stress-induced Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium. It can also be just one symptom of a more widespread condition affecting the whole body.
This was the case for popular American female rap-artist Missy Elliot. The 39-year old, whose hit singles include Get Ur Freak On, Work It and Lose Control, told People magazine recently about her struggle with Graves’ Disease.

Graves’s Disease and Hair Loss

Graves’ Disease is an auto-immune disease, in which the body’s own natural defences mistakenly attack healthy cells. It is often inherited genetically and, according to the NHS, it is most prevalent in women between the ages of 20 and 40. Smokers have also been found to be more susceptible to the condition.
Graves’ Disease affects the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck which is responsible for the production of hormones used to control the body’s metabolism. The condition is one of the most common causes of a hyperactive thyroid. Hair loss is perhaps one of the most visible signs of the condition, while others include tremors, irritability, excessive sweating, weight loss, fatigue, increased appetite and nervousness.
Missy Elliot has apparently suffered from the condition for three years, but only recently made it publicly known, in an interview with People magazine. She reveals that the first indication that she was suffering from Graves’ Disease came when she was driving: “I was trying to put my foot on the brake, but my leg was jumping. I couldn’t keep the brake down and almost crashed,” she said.
Hair loss followed soon afterwards, along with dramatic mood swings and other symptoms. Her symptoms have now eased, following radiation therapy and a regular exercise regime.

Hair loss due to hyperthyroidism

Graves’ Disease is an auto-immune disease which cause the thyroid gland to become overactive (hyperthyroidism) affect the production of new hair on the scalp and sometimes elsewhere on the body. The imbalance of hormones within the body can force hair follicles to enter the resting, or telogen, phase of the hair cycle prematurely, and remain there for a long period, effectively shutting down production. Eventually, hair loss is noticed because no new hairs are grown to replace those which are naturally shed over time.
If you suspect that your hair loss may be due to Graves’ Disease or another thyroid-related condition then you should see a doctor immediately, who can diagnose the problem and prescribe treatment

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Hair loss, hair thinning and cancer drugs

This page is about hair loss or hair thinning caused by cancer drugs and how to cope with it. There is information about

• Hair loss or thinning from cancer drugs
• Drugs that cause hair loss or thinning
• When your hair grows back
• Coping with hair loss
• Covering your head
• Reducing hair loss from chemotherapy (cold caps)
• Patient stories and tips

 

 

Hair loss or thinning from cancer drugs

Hair loss is one of the most well known side effects of cancer treatment. Cancer drugs may cause

• Mild thinning of your hair
• Partial hair loss, or loss of patches of hair
• Complete hair loss (alopecia)

Generally, chemotherapy is the type of cancer drug treatment most likely to cause hair loss. Complete hair loss is very unlikely with any other type of treatment. But some other cancer drugs can cause hair thinning. We can't tell beforehand who will be affected or how badly. Some drugs are more likely to cause hair loss than others.
Hair loss also depends on other factors such as

• The type of drug or combination of drugs you are taking
• The dose
• Your individual sensitivity to the drug
• Your drug treatment in the past

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Drugs that cause hair loss or thinning

Drugs that can cause hair loss or thinning include

• Some chemotherapy drugs
• Hormone therapies
• Biological therapies

Most people think that chemotherapy drugs always cause hair loss. But some drugs don't cause any hair loss at all, or only slight thinning. Other types of chemotherapy may cause complete hair loss, including your eyelashes, eyebrows, underarm, leg and sometimes pubic hair.
If your hair is going to fall out, it usually begins within 2 to 3 weeks after treatment starts. It is usually a gradual loss rather than a sudden one. The good news is that your hair will grow back once your chemotherapy treatment has finished. In very rare cases the hair does not grow back but usually this only happens with very high doses of particular drugs. You can ask your doctor or specialist nurse whether your drugs are likely to cause hair loss.
Some hormone therapies or biological therapies can cause hair thinning. Usually this is quite mild and may not even be noticeable. With hormone therapies, the thinning usually slows down or stops within the first year of starting treatment.

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When your hair grows back

Unless you have had very high doses of particular chemotherapy drugs, your hair will grow back once the course of treatment is over. After chemotherapy, this may take several months and your hair is likely to be softer. It may come back a different colour, and may be more curly than before. It will probably grow back at the same rate as it grew before chemotherapy. Within 4 to 6 months after your treatment ends, you should have a good head of hair.
If you have hair thinning from hormone therapy or biological therapy, it should start to thicken up again within a few weeks of finishing the treatment. But it may take a couple of months before you really notice the difference.

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Coping with hair loss

If you are worried about hair loss or thinning from cancer treatment, the tips below might help. Ask your doctor or nurse if your cancer drugs cause hair loss.
If complete hair loss is possible

• Ask about a wig straight away, before you start your treatment, so you can match the colour and texture of your real hair
• If you are feeling adventurous, choose a wig for a whole new look – why not the colour and style you've always wanted!
• Think about having your hair cut short before your treatment starts
• Some people like to have their hair shaved off completely so that they don't have the distress of seeing the hair fall out
• Wear a hair net at night so you won't wake up with hair all over your pillow, which can be upsetting

For hair loss or thinning

• Use gentle hair products such as baby shampoos
• Don't use perms or hair colours on thinning hair – colours may not take well and perms can make the hair damage worse
• Try not to brush or comb thinning hair too hard – a soft baby brush may help
• Avoid using hair dryers, curling tongs and curlers on thinning hair, and try gently patting your hair dry
• If your scalp flakes or itches, this means it is dry – use oil or moisturiser, not dandruff shampoo

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Covering your head

There are a lot of ways to cover your head if your hair falls out. A wig is the most obvious choice. But not everyone wants to wear a wig. They can be a bit hot, especially in the summer. Younger people often prefer hats, scarves or baseball caps. Or you can just leave your head uncovered if you feel confident with your bald head.
If you think you would like a wig, ask your nurse. There will usually be someone who visits the hospital and gives advice about choosing the right type, colour and style of wig. Some people (but not all) can get a wig on the NHS. We have a page with detailed information about wigs. If you want to match your own hair colour and style (and not everyone does) it's best to start the wig buying process as soon as you know you will be having cancer drugs that cause hair loss. Then the wig expert can match your hair colour and style.
The video below shows you the different types of hats and scarves you can wear when you have hair losss.

   

Reducing hair loss from chemotherapy (cold caps)

If you find the thought of losing your hair very upsetting, your doctor may be able to suggest a treatment that is less likely to cause hair loss. Sometimes there is a choice of drugs you can have. Your doctor will want to give you the treatment that is most likely to work best in treating your cancer. But there may be other cancer drugs that work just as well. It is certainly worth discussing.
Sometimes, the amount of hair that falls out can be reduced by using something called a cold cap. While you are wearing the cold cap, it lowers the temperature of your scalp. This reduces the blood flow in the scalp. So the amount of drug reaching the hair follicles on your head is lowered too. As smaller amounts of the cancer drugs get to the hair follicles, the hair is less likely to die off and fall out.
Cold caps only block certain drugs and are not suitable for use in all types of cancer. You can't really have scalp cooling if there is too high a risk that cancer cells could be present in the scalp blood vessels. This is because the cells in the scalp blood vessels might survive the treatment. It isn’t advisable if you are having leukaemia or lymphoma treatment. You can’t wear a cold cap if you are having continuous chemotherapy through a pump either, because you would have to wear the cold cap all the time, 24 hours a day.
Unfortunately, even if you can have it, the cold cap may not work. You may still have hair thinning and some people still lose their hair completely. You can't tell whether it will work for you until you try it.
If you have scalp cooling, you will have to spend longer at the hospital having your treatment. You have to wear the cold cap for a while before you have your drugs. The cold cap will make you feel cold all over, so it can be more comfortable to wear a jumper or ask for a blanket. Hot drinks will help you feel warmer. You may find that the cold cap gives you a headache.
Some doctors are not happy about their patients using scalp cooling for any type of cancer. They worry about the risk of cancer cells being left in the scalp. In theory, there is a risk that this could happen. But there has been very little research into the risk of cancer coming back after scalp cooling. So there is not enough evidence to know for sure whether scalp cooling is completely safe for most types of cancer. Some patients are not keen on scalp cooling for this reason, but others choose it. If you are interested in trying this way of keeping your hair, ask your specialist nurse if it is suitable for you. You can discuss the possible risks with your specialist if you are worried.

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Patient stories and tips

"My hair started to fall out 2 weeks after my first chemotherapy session. As soon as I noticed a few strands coming out, I had my hair cut very short. A few days later it all started to come out and I shaved the rest off. As a man it doesn't really bother me and my wife quite likes my bald head. Still I'm looking forward to it growing back." – PV
"My doctor said my hair would gradually thin, so I was expecting it. However, I was a bit frightened when it started to come out in handfuls when I washed my hair. So I had my hair cut in a short style to suit thin hair. When I was in hospital the nurses organised for the wig lady to visit. She was very friendly and helped me choose a wig similar to my own colour and style. I was nervous when my daughter came to see me but she said she could hardly tell the difference. I thought it was a lot greyer than my real colour but my daughter thought it was a perfect match! I don't wear it all the time. I usually wear a scarf round my head but I like wearing my wig when I go out and I feel very comfortable in it." – PF
"My hair took about 6 to 7 months to grow back. At first, it was quite curly, but as it grew, it became heavier and the curls dropped out." – EW

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Can I get a test to tell me if I'm going to go bald?

You can't really test as to whether you're going to go bald. If you are losing hair, there are tests that you can have which will tell you why you're going bald. These are usually blood tests.

Is hair loss hereditary?

Hair loss can occasionally be hereditary. It depends on many aspects but if the health conditions that cause hair loss are hereditary, we have such things as thyroid glands can upset the hair growth. Thyroid gland problems are often caused by hereditary conditions. They don't trigger themselves. It comes through the family quite often. But there are many forms of hair loss that are not hereditary.

Can hereditary hair loss be reversed or slowed down?

Hereditary hair loss in the form of male pattern baldness can be slowed down in certain circumstances, provided it's caught early in its falling stages. Once the hair is gone completely then nothing can be done. Where hair loss is caused by a female pattern, that can often be reversed. Other conditions that are causing hair loss, such as dietary conditions, can most definitely be reversed if the dietary condition is rectified.

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My hairs breaking????   what can i do??  
 Hair gets its nutrients from the blood, so if our blood is lacking iron,  our hair will grow weak and start to fall out. Stress is the culprit for a lot of different illnesses, depleting our bodies of nutrients such as vitamin C. You may say, "Stress is part of life". Sure it is, but it's how we perceive it and handle it that really matters. Adding an exercise routine to your daily life and taking breaks will help you manage stress more effectively. All in all, a healthy balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, protein and carbohydrates will take care of the internal requirements of the body.
Exercise will eliminate and manage stress from being harboured in the body, while drinking your eight glasses of water per day will regulate flow, remove toxins, and hydrate the body. Let's not forget a good restful sleep to recharge our batteries! All this, coupled with professional advice and subsequent treatments, will help improve on any type of hair loss.
 good luck