Hair loss can have a significant psychological impact, but there are ways to cope and boost your confidence. Learn from our expert tips on how to deal with the emotional challenges of hair loss and emerge stronger.
The Psychological Impact of Hair Loss: Coping and Confidence-Boosting Tips
Jowett Jardine Golangco, MD, FPCP
A graduate of the fellowship training program in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Makati Medical Center with specialty training in thyroid disorder, adrenals, diabetes, osteoporosis, pituitary and metabolism diseases.
Thyroid Problems
The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located in the neck in front of the windpipe. The normal size is about 12-20grams with an abundant blood supply. The thyroid gland produces two hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) which is consistently regulated by negative feedback to the brain specifically by thyroid stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary and thyrotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus. Excess or deficiency of these hormones is the underlying problem in thyroid diseases. Iodine is a critical component in the production of thyroid hormones by the body. The thyroid gland obtains iodine from the blood. The blood » » » [Read more]