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Can levothyroxine cause temporary hair loss in children?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, levothyroxine can cause partial hair loss in children during the first few months of treatment, but this is usually temporary and hair usually regrows.

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Levothyroxine 25 micrograms TabletsWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 11Document updated 11 July 2023

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