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Scalp hair
Hello, I want to treat the scalp of oily hair.I used a lot of hair treatments, but to no avail.
I told a doctor that the cause of excessive oiliness in my hair is because of my thyroid . He treated the thyroid with the appropriate dose, but the result is the same??. Is it because of the water or is there a special treatment for the scalp?I have cut out all carbs from my diet and have seen satisfactory results in my face but my hair is still greasy at the roots.
What do you think about the result of the thyroid gland examination, is it good?
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Hey ,
A few things can cause oily hair. The oil production itself for example is influenced by androgens. When androgens (like DHT – dihydrotestosterone) are elevated, oil production on the skin can increase. A low-carb diet can be very effective because the elevations in androgens are often caused by blood sugar dysregulation/insulin resistance.
In order to answer your question better, I would like to know if you currently are experiencing any symptoms that are related to your thyroid problem, besides the oiliness in your hair of course.
Oil production can also increase by excessive washing. The skin tries to keep the scalp oily, and washing it often can signal the sebaceous glands to produce more oil. It’s counter-intuitive, but it can be a cause.
There are other reasons why the scalp can be oily. They present with other symptoms as well. Are you experiencing hair loss? Dandruff? Is your scalp itching? Are there signs of eczema or psoriasis visible on the scalp? These details can help us to give a more individualized answer.
Lab values
Your HbA1c value says ‘normal’ on the lab report, but through the functional medicine lens, it is indicative of insulin resistance. Your low-carb approach is a good choice!I see your white blood cells are on the low side. I would definitely consider immune system support. Nutrients like vitamin D, vitamin A, zinc and B vitamins are needed to produce white & red blood cells. If you feel sick I recommend you look at this handout and follow the immune-boosting protocol that’s in there!
I wanted to look at your thyroid values, but I can’t find the fT3 values on this report. The results of the antibodies seem to be on another document as well. Perhaps you could find them and share them. I would also like to know if you are still experiencing thyroid-related symptoms.
CRP – a marker of inflammation – was slightly elevated. Again if you are sick, this can happen. You could help the body deal with inflammation by adding omega-3s and curcumin to your diet. Having vitamin D levels in the right zone helps to protect against inflammation as well.
This lab didn’t measure vitamin D, but it is one of the markers I would find interesting for you. Iron (inclusive ferritin) would be interesting to measure as well since it is a nutrient necessary for thyroid hormone metabolism and hemoglobin production.
I hope this provides you with some help!
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