Do woman have hair thinning severely? Also, is it permanent from LIthium?
- Posted:
- 14 Jan 2012 by smithmalone
- Topics:
- mania, bipolar disorder, lithium
Answers (4)
14 Jan 2012
I had severe hair loss while I was on Lithium. I was told to take Folic Acid to help it. I had to put a hair trap in the tub to catch it all. I have noticed that since they took me off of it that my hair is not as thin. I had to come off of it due to severe itchiness.
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14 Jan 2012
Hi Smithmalone,
That's funny, I'm on Lithium and didn't know that. I do loose my hair especially when I wash it and dry it. I'm hypothyroid but on meds. So I guess it's the Lithium then. That's too bad because I'm going to be on this med the rest of my life. It works well for me. I guess I will be balding sooner. Ha! Ha!
Thanks.
Hi Smiley - Just wanted to tell you that my hypothyroid caused me to lose hair, not so much on my head, but on my legs & on my eyebrows, of all places! The ends of my eyebrows are all but gone! You can't really tell, but the best thing of all is that I don't have to shave my legs anymore! HA. :)
Thank you very much for your reply. I appreciate you and the information you shared with myself and and so many others. I am new to this med and scared to death. I am newly diagnosed and really trying to be responsible and improve my life for me and for others who love me. I am very blessed to have a person like yourself and Princess 20008 to speak out and help someone you do not know like myself. Thank you for your kindness.
15 Jan 2012
I didn't lose my hair while on Lithium, but I have from some other medications, and I always do after a surgery - at times it has been a lot! I've always had it grow back. In the past year my hair has thinned quite a bit - I believe because of menopause. It has thinned all around my face, which I understand is hormonal. Hopefully yours while grow back now that you are no longer on the Lithium. - ElizaJane
DlizaJane23. Thanky you for your time and reply. All the answers helped and I am so thankful for your time and care to respond. There is no words for such kindness from yourself and others who took time to answer. I really appreciate you. Again, thank you so very much.
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