Could My Hair Loss Be Related to Vitamin D Deficiency?

by Emi
(Virginia)

I am a 47 y.o. female and have been noticeably losing hair since I was 39. It is becoming quite thin on top and at my temples. I have seen several Endocrinologists and Dermatologists who say my bloodwork is normal and there is no medical reason for my hairloss. I have had numerous thyroid tests, cortisol testing, heavy metals testing and excessive testosterone testing which all came back normal.

I did, however, have a low vitamin D level on one occasion. I also had borderline low iron that was discovered when I went to give blood at my workplace. Could a low vitamin D level and/or low blood iron be the cause of my continued hair loss?

I have tried different sulfate-free hair care products and I don't abuse my hair/scalp with hair styling tools. I have also tried laser therapy on my scalp with no positive results. Any guidance you could give me would be greatly appreciated. I have always had excessively thick tresses and I am really beginning to become emotionally and socially withdrawn because of my appearance.

I truly believe there is a logical and simple remedy out there. Thank you for helping me find an answer.

Vitamin D and hair

by Lola Smith
(Newark, TX USA)

I am a hairstylist, I have a customer that has been diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency. Her doctor put her on high a high dose of vitamin D starting in June.

Now 3 months later her vitamin D level is still low, but her hair is getting very dry and starting to fall out. Could her hair issue be a symptom of the low levels of D or could it be caused because of the high dose she is taking?


Do you have any suggestions that will help her hair?

Photo by Benny Shlevich

vitamin d deficiency and hair loss?

by jean A
(wilkes-barre penna.)

Can vitamin d deficiency cause hair loss/thinning? i have been recently diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism. ca+ level slightly elevated at 10.08 repeat test 10.05. pth level 100 and a scan shows two enlarged parathyroids. bone scan normal. vit d level 14.

I also have diabetes and high cholesterol. was on zocor and vytorin in the past now on crestor 5mg for 4 weeks. i am suspect the crestor accelerated the thinning. but what about vit d?


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ANSWER:

Vitamin D therapy is a Vitamin D Contraindication for you until you have parathyroid surgery anyway. So, that means that you should NOT try to correct your low vitamin d levels right now. And if your doctor WANTS you to correct them and gives you high dose vitamin d, you should NOT take it until you first get the OK from your endocrinologist!

But I have addressed the vitamin d and hair loss issue SEVERAL times on this site. So, you can see the answers here:


Hair Loss and Vitamin D Deficiency

Gluten Sensitivity and Hair Loss


Hair Loss and Vitamin D

and

Vitamin D and Hair


Let me know if you have any other questions.

Kerri Knox, RN