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My 8 year old seems depressed and hair is very dry n brittle

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rita88407
rita88407

hi my name is Rita and my 8 year old daughter Ali was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when she was born. I'm new to the group and wanted to know if any one else here have children with the same disease. Right now I'm trying to learn as much as I can to better help and understand her. She's been going through a lot of mood swings and she seems extra tired lately I usually can tell when her thyroid is acting up she changes. Right now we are also dealing with dry brittle hair and hair loss. Anyone have any tips to help with the hair loss n dry hair...thank you..

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  • linda187
    linda187 rita88407

    Posted

    You are on the wrong Board.  This Board is for HYPERthyroidism.  Your daughter is HYPOthyroid.
    • rita88407
      rita88407 linda187

      Posted

      I'm sorry didn't realize I posted in the wrong site. Thank you.

  • madge1979
    madge1979 rita88407

    Posted

    If you're little girl is losing hair then she is missing things from her body that should surely be replaced .. i.e. Minerals , vitamins and minerals .. and there are plenty of them that will help her so try not to be too worried as help will comes..

    Re post your question in HYPOthyroid board ...as Linda suggests ... and loads there will help you

    Best of luck to your wee girl

    Luv mx🌹

  • Karmaway
    Karmaway rita88407

    Posted

    Hi Rita have you looked into iodine deficiency with your daughter? Regarding the hair I think you can get vitamins specifically for it called biotin? Obviously you'd have to check it was safe for her to use at her age. 😃

    • rita88407
      rita88407 Karmaway

      Posted

      Thank you yes I do have her on multivitamin hair Skin and nails maybe I just gotta be patient
  • lilian05079
    lilian05079 rita88407

    Posted

    Hi tita88407

    I have a friend who's daughter has the same problem....he makes sure his daughter gets all the b vitamins plus vit c and all other nutrients for wellbeing..also his daughter was going through mood swings and he had her cortisol checked. Cortisol is released from the adrenals..which is all connected to the endocrine system which includes the hypothalmus and thyroid....i would get her cortisol checked as it may be too high or too low..which will cause mood swings......best wishes...

    • rita88407
      rita88407 lilian05079

      Posted

      Thank you lilian05079 definitely going to look into that greatly appreciate it!
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