Hair loss from Graves + methimazole (photos) is this amount normal?
Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with Graves' disease in October 2025 and have been on methimazole since then, currently tapering down to 5mg every other day. My TSH and Free T4 are still fluctuating as we try to find the right dose.
For the past couple months I've been experiencing significant hair shedding, and today I took a photo of what came out in one single wash. I knew it was bad but seeing it in my hand was a lot to process emotionally.
I'm already working with my endocrinologist and have labs scheduled end of April. I know hair loss is common with both Graves and methimazole but I guess I just want to know: has anyone else experienced this level of shedding? Did it slow down once your levels stabilized? How long did it take?
Would really appreciate hearing from others who've been through this. Some days it's harder than others and it helps to know I'm not alone in it.