Suffering from thyroid issues? Home remedies for your skin and hair

If you are suffering from thyroid issues, here are tips to improve your hair and skin health by Dr. Rinky Kapoor, Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetic Dermatologist & Dermato-Surgeon, The Esthetic Clinics.

Published on: Jan 8, 2022 7:21 PM IST

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The malfunctioning of thyroid gland can cause various skin and hair problems. The butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck plays an important role in keeping various bodily functions in balance such as heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and metabolism. If you too are suffering from thyroid issues, here are tips to improve your hair and skin health by Dr. Rinky Kapoor, Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetic Dermatologist & Dermato-Surgeon, The Esthetic Clinics. (Pixabay, Shutterstock)

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Boost iron levels with green leafy vegetables: Green leafy vegetables will improve your general skin and hair health and also help with faster cell regeneration. (Shutterstock)

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Exercise regularly: Spare some time for daily workouts. Include cardio, weights, yoga etc. in your routine. This will push the body in restoring hormonal imbalance and also keep the weight gain because of thyroid in check. (Pixabay)

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Cut down on processed foods, caffeine, sugar, and alcohol to prevent the worsening of condition and help the medication work better. (Pixabay)

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Increase the amount of turmeric in your diet. Turmeric is an excellent anti-inflammatory. You can also use turmeric face packs on the skin to sooth the irritation, itchiness, and redness. Make a pack of milk, a pinch of turmeric and some gram flour. Apply on skin and let dry before washing. (Pixabay)

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Enjoy the sun: It will help if you sit in the sun daily for about 20 minutes a day. Catch the early morning sun to improve the vitamin D levels in skin. (Pixabay)

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Include ayurveda in your skin and hair care routine. Triphala and ashwagandha enhance the strength of hair roots. (Shutterstock)

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Use essential oils. Oils like lemongrass, Myrrh Oil, Sandalwood oil can be mixed with your regular oil and applied on the scalp to heal the hair. (Pixabay)

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Use raw milk to soothe the skin. Apply a cold raw milk compress on the skin and leave it for 5-10 minutes. (Pixabay)

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Make a nourishing hair mask using banana, curd, and olive oil to moisturize your hair and prevent breakage. (Pexels)

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Grind some washed and tender neem leaves and use this paste on the skin to get rid of acne and blemishes naturally. (Shutterstock)

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Make a banana mask by combining honey and pinch of turmeric. Use it on the skin and wipe after 15 minutes. (Shutterstock)