Thyroid is often implicated in hair loss and the normal TSH level is 0.4 - 4.0 mIU/L. Yours is a bit high, which may indicate an under-active thyroid or perhaps Hashimoto's thyroiditis, where the immune system attacks the thyroid. Hence the antibody test. Both conditions are treated by taking a thyroxine supplement daily.
Hair loss reports are very common here among thal minors, and we hear about zinc and low thyroids often. Has anyone reading this found anything that slows hair loss? This is one of the most common complaints we receive from those who do not transfuse, but doctors seem unaware of any connection between hair loss and thalassemia. We have far to many reports here to accept that there isn't a connection, but what is it? What does thal do that causes hair loss? Could it be that low hemoglobin levels themselves are a contributing factor? I would love to hear from anyone who has had any success reversing hair loss.