Can hypothyroidism change your face?

Can hypothyroidism change the way that you look? Absolutely it can! Here are three ways that low thyroid function can impact your face: 1. The first is through hair loss both on the top of your head and on the later 1/3 of your eyebrows. 2. The second is through generalized facial swelling. A puffy or round face may be a sign that your thyroid is low. 3. Isolated swelling around the eyes. You may also notice swelling specifically around the eyes with or without swelling around your entire face. These symptoms can all be managed by optimizing thyroid function. In other words, they will go away if you are treated appropriately. #thyroidsymptoms #hypothyroidsymptoms #hypothyroidism #lowthyroid #thyroid
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[@harshas5312]

I can't thank you enough. Have all these symptoms. No one ever mentioned all this so clearly.

[@jelenajm1160]

When I was going through flares of Hashimoto's, my whole face would swell really badly. I found out that lymphatic drainage helped

[@denicejackson4839]

Did you do something to get lymphatic drainage!

[@barbielf9650]

How did you drain it? I have puffiness all day. Worse in the morning

[@janelynn2560]

I find that using a Gua sha facial massage tools helps with lymphatic drainage a lot. I use it several times a week in the mornings.

[@neftalitran3789]

You are a Godsend. My mother, grandmother and myself all have/had hypothyroid. My mother wasn’t diagnosed until her 20s. She really had problems. You getting message out there can really help someone.

[@jacquelinevigil2951]

I have probably had this since childhood and I just got my diagnosis. I just want to feel normal.

[@di4085]

Check out Dr David Brownstein's book on thyroid or iodine.

[@jantrevino9345]

That's the symptoms I have. I have hair loss and the puffiness around my eyes when I wake up.

[@jenniferibarra7737]

This was me and I fixed it now my face is normal . I credit thyroid massages , ear massages . Magnesium spray

[@biriyani3838]

Plz explain about massages.and magnesium spray

[@jenniferibarra7737]

@@biriyani3838 the thyroid massage is on KZbin and I did facial massages they have them on KZbin they drain lymph nodes form toxins and reduce swelling . The magnesium spray is because bad thyroid function depletes magnesium more than anything so I spray topical magnesium spray by my neck and body it tingles at first but that’s how u know it’s the real magnesium and it helps with the stress .

[@pookietheplant_]

Thank you for sharing with us ❤

[@TheFracturedfuture]

You should post videos of how you did it.

[@user-xb4nd3ye3b]

Hello, can you post a tutorial about the massage and magnesium spray?

[@Clare0116]

I have few obvious wrinkles age 71 and people have commented on this over the years. With all the negative signs that Hashi's curse gives us, less wrinkles, plus sun and vitiligo patches, puffy overweight, sparse eybrows and thin mousey hair. I wish I had energy again and no pain.

[@di4085]

Check out Dr David Brownstein's book on iodine. He's an expert on the thyroid.

[@rebeccaaldrich3396]

Oh what I would do for some energy! 😅

[@PebbleBeachLife]

I have hypothyroidism. I had severe hairloss where my hair was making bald patches on my head. Doc out me on hormone replacement therapy as well as mega doses of Vit D. My hair stopped falling, and the hormones (dhea, testosterone, and estrogen) gave me my youth back.

[@jia2827]

people with hypothyroidism usually have deficiencies of vitamin D, B12, selenium, zinc and even magnesium. the vitamin D does wonders as it's usually the one that stands out the most when getting your blood work done. i'm glad you feel good again

[@PebbleBeachLife]

@jia2827 thank you, this was nice to read!

[@hariomvishwakarma1403]

Hiii I'm 20 years old and I have noticed these changes in my body and I also noticed that my zygomatic bone also shrink and this make my face look bad and weird . Do my condition can be treated.? Please reply.

[@PebbleBeachLife]

@hariomvishwakarma1403 I would highly recommend that you get in touch with a functional doctor and get all your hormones tested. I'm a female but had severe shortage of testosterone and other hormones. You definitely need Vit D, Magnesium glycinate, etc, for good bone health.

[@hariomvishwakarma1403]

@@PebbleBeachLife thanks you very much for your advice, I will definitely follow this

[@adi-gy5ql]

Ya ! Thats correct. My face was so swollen it looked like I cried whole day . I started to loose hair , dry skin , fatigue , joint pains etc. But these symptoms were so subtle I couldnt get it that something is wrong. I was diagnosed 5 years ago my TSH level were more than 100. Now its under control though i have to take calcium tablets along with life long medication

[@marlenegold280]

Calcium tablets? Does this mean you had HypoPARAthyroidism?

[@marea7892]

​@@marlenegold280 i also have hypothyroidism and I take calcium and magnesium pills. Why? Because surgeons took out my thyroid gland due to thyroid cancer and as a consequence of it was that surgeons " touched" sensitive areas around the neck that allowed my body to get calcium from food, but those areas got damaged because of the surgery so I need to take calcium now... maybe that's the same case..

[@monsterjamizzythegenius8189]

​@@marlenegold280I was going to say the same thing. I have that

[@mangomum99]

Thanks for that I already have all them

[@Amanda-ru3jy]

Ya this is true my whole appearance of face got changed 😢 I wish i wouldnt get this disease at all people are telling me that i got uglier 😢 This soo stressful although i try to avoid those 😢

[@pookietheplant_]

People cal be so in sensitive, my face got very round and constantly full, cardio or jump rope and oil pulling and salt water gargling helped drain my lymphatic system alot but drinking liquor or smoking can fill my face right back up ❤ don’t be afraid to experiment and fight back! The disease is at war with your health you can fight back! ❤❤❤

[@CCelia1953]

You should move on to real Carnivore Channels that had real results without insults to you. Much love❤

[@cynthiaparris7549]

Bless you. Don't pay those people no mind. I don't understand why some people want to be so negative towards other's. Bless you❤I pray you feel better soon❤🙏

[@elijahnawrot1486]

Got diagnosed with hypothyroidism and I’ve been noticing this 😢 I just want to be normal again

[@anys2793]

We’ll never go back to normal

[@joanna1591]

​@@anys2793why not?

[@FatumaRoaming]

I have the same thing sometimes I feel like no one hears me. I don't feel normal

[@DH89715]

We have to accept it and manage it. That’s life… c’est la vie

[@TheFracturedfuture]

​@@anys2793With that attitude you never will. It's reversible. Don't listen to doctors that just want your money and give zero fucks about you.

[@ItsNishaLaurenWest]

Graves’ disease have definitely messed my life up I’m treating my self with natural methods and I’m finally feeling and look better especially my eyes.

[@GreggArick]

What was the first symptoms you noticed with your eyes? I'm having this weird feeling of pressure behind my eyes like they're wide open

[@mhal2]

@It'sNisha What sort of natural remedies are you using?

[@soniczforever5470]

I will look for this thanks. Im having weight issues despite hours of exercise and a very low calorie controlled diet and im certain. My scale isnt broken.

[@pholbrook2277]

Just watched a video today stating we should eats lots more vegetables, most of our plate should be vegetables and eat more protein. Avoid gluten.

[@Peachypooh377]

Only way I have gotten rid of puffiness is facial massage and lymph drainage. You have to do it daily and it seems to be getting worse as the years go by. I’ve seen lots of women on KZbin talk about puffiness but never mentioned hypothyroidism

[@tipea3770]

Same. I was hoping for maybe a solution to prevent it. I exercise, cut out refined sugar, changed my diet but wake up with a puffy face and eyes every morning. I don’t even recognize myself. It’s so discouraging.

[@Peachypooh377]

@@tipea3770 what also helps me is propping my head up comfortably, lay only on your back and do face taping. That helps with lymph as well. Have you tried that? And kudos for you for a healthy eating habit! Also no gluten for me and I have to watch the dairy and soy is a definite no no as well too!

[@tipea3770]

@@Peachypooh377 Never heard of face taping. Have to try that. I’ll look it up. I usually sleep on my back but flat. I’ll try elevating myself. I eat a small amount of cheese every once in a while but other that no dairy and def no gluten. Thank you so much!

[@Peachypooh377]

@@tipea3770 absolutely! I hope you start seeing results and be consistent w face taping and facial exercises and face posture and body posture, that also makes a difference! Oh and it also helps to do a face massage before bed too. I follow several ppl on KZbin ‘The Moments’ KZbinr is my fave one

[@tipea3770]

@@Peachypooh377 wow, thank you so much. Definitely going to start. I hope I see a difference. I’ll let you know. Really appreciate the advice.

[@mycalmcorner1081]

what about droopy eyelids? I only have it on one eye since I've been diagnosed with Hashimoto's. It's so annoying☹ I don't think it will resolve itself it's there since 3 years!

[@havegrace9111]

Myasthenia gravis could also be it. See a neurologist

[@JenXGirl]

@@havegrace9111so true!

[@pholbrook2277]

The hair on my eyebrows and out just as he described. I had to learn how to draw them on. It’s sad because I used to have a nice natural arch. My face gets puffy too.

[@gelflingfay]

I had hairloss, and I have a puffy face. 😢 I got my hairloss mostly under control but the puffy face, eyes, and hormone belly are still very much here.

[@valarmorghulis3773]

Did your hair grow back

[@NadiaZoe1111]

I approve all these symptoms

[@CCelia1953]

❤ your face changed cause you read/heard that online! Mine definitely didn't. 40years Graves.

[@rosepetals8633]

My whole body is swollen becoz of hypothyroidism. Can’t fix it 😢

[@Marjie73]

You can fix it

[@pookietheplant_]

Black seed oil by amazing herbs is helping me so much with my physical pain from thyroid disease especially my feet

[@stevemc6671]

As well as the signs mentioned in the video, I went on a few stages further than that. I had the hair loss, eyebrow loss and puffy eyes but I also had an enlarged tongue, puffy lips, double chin and pale complexion due to Hashimotos induced anemia but also, occasionally a 'orange/yellow' skin complexion. I don't know what that was but after a few months of T4 my face quickly returned to 'normal for me'.

[@lrlr5197]

Thanks! I love this information ❤

[@katiie7]

Jaundice .. a back up of bilirubin.. it forms after red blood cells break down & travels through liver, gallbladder & intestines to be excreted. Speeding up metabolism kinda makes sense that it would help

[@musashi.5868]

Holy sh*t is it possible to avoid this? im suspected with hypothyroidism

[@stevemc6671]

@@musashi.5868 Erm......No!

[@stevemc6671]

@@musashi.5868 Get tested, get treated, there is no 'cure' only treatment

[@RonaPaeBalleras-nt4mw]

I also have hyperthyroidism and everything you mentioned is true but the worst thing is that I don't have puppy eyes but bulging eyes.😂

[@clashwithscott3136]

Your reply to the comments is “fix your thyroid”. How do you fix your thyroid/Hashimoto? With levothyroxine? Plus a special diet? What type of diet? Keto?

[@michaigooch7966]

Check out Dr.Berg he did his research a few years back and he gives solutions that actually helps people. Some of these people are just doing this for KZbin

[@nocturnus8666]

Can hypothyroidism cause frizzy and dry hair?

[@cvrsedmind]

This happened to me. I recommend getting blood work done to check your vitamin D levels

[@matios6013]

Thanks a lots 🙏🙏

[@TheRealKRUE]

Could this potentially cause one to have a stuffy or clogged nose every night when going to bed?

[@LoveConquerz]

Omg so horrible

[@spacexbrawler]

I have this too omg

[@alidawilson5351]

So do i😢

[@mamaster6282]

i hav this toooo nasal congestion turbinates@@alidawilson5351

[@infiniteheis]

Is this a sign of hypo???? Have this

[@Ponyawaken]

Treatment plan please

[@marc-tv9wf]

I never knew that with the eyebrows at the end . Thats crazy. Ik now thanks!

[@hariomvishwakarma1403]

Hiii I'm 20 years old and I have noticed these changes in my body and I also noticed that my zygomatic bone also shrink and this make my face look bad and weird . Do my condition can be treated.? Please reply.

[@Catherine-f8i]

Can subclinical hyperthyroidism due to inaccurate thyroid medication dosage cause endometrial hyperplasia?

[@hellegilbert3000]

Thank you Dr. Childs. I have all these symptons but my test resuls are within the normal range.

[@di4085]

They don't know how to test accurately. Check out Dr David Brownstein's book on the thyroid and iodine.

[@Alfakkin]

I agree completely...as I have hypothyroidism I've noticed it...😢

[@jamestan220]

I just found nodule in the morning a month ago. And it hurts 4 days, like new bone coming out. Now it stays to remind me take care urself, U're in HIPER mode! The location nodule is exactly where I can see on yours Sir. And the same size too🎉

[@XALEDUCKYY]

happened to me, im 15 now ive grown it back luckily

[@marjanadidi1261]

😔 yes you are right

[@fhowland]

Omg I have the eyebrow thing and I'd been wondering whats causing it! My TSH is 5 and my T4 is low end of normal.

[@vitanilange6926]

Yes,in periods I get really bloated then it goes back to normal then it happens again after a couple of months for some time its no fun..

[@arianneess47]

I've had all of that since puberty. Always suspected Hashimoto's but docs haven't diagnosed it. I did have pain on the right side of thyroid for several years that only went away when they biopsied the several nodules on my thyroid (the biopsies required lots of fluid drainage through fna). Came back benign. It's been 2 years and the pain is back.

[@romanf7316]

Even on Synthroid my eyebrows keep thinning and lost all the hair on my legs

[@Marjie73]

Omg I have this and everyone says I look so tired

[@natashab3412]

Yes it can. Eyebrow 1/3 never fame back.

[@varunvishnu9359]

will those hairs regain itself ? once we optimize thyroid ?

[@s.k.1603]

When I look at pics from 2018 to now, I see the hair loss in my eyebrows. Idk about the face puffiness as my face is generally already rather round. But whenever I have gone to get blood tests in the past, they all come back normal. That's the doctors just waiting for it to dip to abnormal so they can push medication. Are there natural ways to help manage it/reverse it? Because I don't fancy taking medication the rest of my life.

[@di4085]

I hear you and yes. Check out Dr David Brownstein's book on the thyroid and iodine. He is an expert on the thyroid. He also has a product called Actalin.

[@jolenesullivan5924]

How can i see you as a dr to help balance my hypothyroidism

[@dheanabila2162]

How about really bad eyebags?? I have them but idk if its hypo

[@hoppy1970]

Hair loss at the back of the head and over the ears.

[@savitami1155]

Doctor, does skin colour changes...like white patch...pls answer

[@Nathan-cc4gy]

My left face seems sluggish than the right and also My left jawline lymp has a visible lump. My doctor told me thru the test about hypothyroid Also i have symptoms of neck tightness in front and sides by that i mean the tendons esp if i eat sweets and carbs

[@morriganwitch]

Why do you lose the end third of your eyebrow ? Xxx

[@1984schizosturm]

is it reversible with medication? or does it stay, like changes the morphology forever

[@pookietheplant_]

Has anyone massaged their tongue, my thyroid always makes my tongue hurt massages and jumping and drinking so many different herbal teas always helps me my hair loss and my brittle joints and nails, nettle and burdock root are two of my favorite along with rasberry leaf for my menstrual

[@mendagy]

Swelling around the eyes? Never fear! Every time u go to the Mall, your new best friends who have the skincare kiosk will stalk u, calling out, "Ma'am. Ma'am!! I have some-zing dat will help wid the poof-ee-niss on your eyes! Ma'am! Ma'am??" Me: " No." Them: "But WHY NOT??" Me (rolling eyes(: "Because ...I ALREADY USE IT!!" Absolute silence. Then they do the 'walk of shame' back to their kiosk. Oh well! Thanks for all the wonderful info, doc - ALWAYS appreciate the info!!! I go back to see my Endo this summer and already have a list going containing questions from the last several videos u have shared! So thanks, again! ☺️👍

[@drwestinchilds]

Welcome!

[@eon7125]

Round face.. No eyebrows.. Irregular heart... Nausea.. Exhausted.. Depression.. Cannot take lythyroixine.. Doctors just leave me to suffer.. 🙏

[@di4085]

Suffer no more. Check out Dr David Brownstein's book on the thyroid and iodine. He also has a product called actalin.

[@inthevortex-de1rh]

How can we contact you?

[@user-ff1jb1vc5p]

Does it go away

[@Rana-iu8yz]

Please give us skin care routine

[@tipea3770]

But what to do about it?

[@drwestinchilds]

Optimize your thyroid.

[@valarmorghulis3773]

​@@drwestinchildsgood answer 😒

[@di4085]

​@@drwestinchildswhat is that supposed to mean.

[@marybowlin8176]

I could be the poster child for this video

[@mae9911]

My mother and grandmother both have Hashimotos. I’m getting tested this coming week. My liver enzymes are very elevated but my diet and lifestyle has been exactly the same throughout my whole life. I also am at an average weight but have a double chin (a trait none of my family members posses). Maybe I have a thyroid problem after all…

[@mae9911]

Update: I have been tested and have absolutely zero thyroid problems. I started working with a physical trainer and my issues are very closely related with my mental health (interesting, right?). I’m doing much better now💕💕

[@franp7156]

Has anyone personally used an online doctor to get diagnosed and prescriptions for hypothyroidism? My intuition is telling me i have it but i don't have insurance so I'm looking for a cheaper alternative to testing and treatment. Any info is helpful, thanks in advance!

[@morrissonnytashbar3119]

Can you be hired or you recommend somebody in dealing with thyroid thanks

[@JayashreeShreedharan-dq9hi]

😂i have a beautiful face though I have hypothyroidism 🎉

[@Jessicanicholson_]

I have only the puffy face

[@PumpkinPatchVintage]

The loss of my eyebrows is what prompted my sister to tell me to go to the doctor. I also have hair loss on the top of my head. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The hair never returned. 😢

[@radishwhite7834]

Try dermastamping the scalp. Minimum 1.5mm

[@KayFlowidity]

Look up benefits of pumpkin seed oil

[@radishwhite7834]

Try also iodine supplementation. And brazil nuts for selenium. Give it a year. Hope they come bk

[@sharonbates516]

​@@radishwhite7834 I tried selenium before and it didn't help. Googled later what to take with selenium. For almost 1 week I've been eating pb&j on toast when I take it and I already feel a difference. Some vitamins need other nutrients to be absorbed in the body, so be sure to check.

[@raqueljackson6299]

Will my hair come back?

[@successfullyshanna]

😳😳😳😡😡I have all this..Vitamin D level is 14.1 ....been seeing the same doc forever...just got hypo diagnosis 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ so many issues were manageable

[@jongoodman7563]

Can the eyebrows grow back with treatment?

[@jenniferibarra7737]

Yes

[@cuteek]

@@jenniferibarra7737That’s good to know! I’ve been considering microblading.

[@sonalt.7473]

Solution??instead of problems

[@shivanshibajpai8040]

Can it be reversed? The hairloss and everything?

[@Lynn-cr3wg]

I have literally every symptom. The eyebrow loss, dry skin, puffy eyes and face, unable to lose weight even with exercise and a caloric deficit. But I keep getting told that my blood work comes out perfectly... what do I do :(

[@di4085]

Check out Dr David Brownstein spoke on iodine and the thyroid.

[@cantstopsinging]

I wish my face would look puffier. It is small and drawn

[@drumbottle]

Don't wish that lol, sometimes it's just half of your face is what gets puffier.

[@commodore6470]

Dear Dr Childs, I'd like to know what is the true cause behind this morning swelling of upper eyelid - I understand that it's thyroid related - however, is it directly related to lymphatic system problem, toxins problem, liver problem..? E.g. thyroid related constipation is related to slow metabolism (as I understood from previous videos).

[@marcus2224]

Hello,I have literally have all the symptoms and i got tested today and my tsh level is 7.9 hypothyroidism,I had one question,using medication can I be back to normal peaceful life?? I have much trouble and extremely suffering now😢

[@di4085]

Check out Dr David Brownstein's book on the thyroid and iodine.

[@marcus2224]

@@di4085 Thank you for the reply ,i'm using medication now and it's become 5.2 now .

[@SmileG333]

I'm puffy all over my body and it never subsides.Can this be hypothyroidism?

[@drwestinchilds]

It could be but it depends on what you mean by puffy.

[@SmileG333]

@@drwestinchilds It turns out it was histamine intolerance/mcas.It is so severe I have full body edema.

[@sherylgaare2471]

😮

[@LoveBeliefTruth]

Eyebrow loss nd puffy face 😢 I have to draw some eye brows on me 😢

[@ah-1946]

What about hyperthyroid

[@taylorswift8047]

I have hypothyroidism but my symptoms are like hyperthyroidism

[@ukelilly]

hmm. 2 out of 3

[@nosilla2224]

Will I ever get rid of what I call a moon face? I am on synthroid .75 and cytomel .25 Still not right

[@drwestinchilds]

It depends on the cause because other hormone issues like high cortisol can cause it as well.

[@VerySimplyEl]

They make jade rollers which are so so good and reducing that facial puffiness. But for me synthroid never did much to help with the weird symptoms and I had to switch meds. I also saw a dietician they're pretty good to help with what supplements are gonna help too, highly recommend it .

[@fatimagul9136]

What do to about

[@drwestinchilds]

Fix your thyroid and it will resolve symptoms.

[@nicoletakasamas9201]

​@@drwestinchildshow ?

[@EEE-jb4zw]

If you keep plucking your eyebrows too much, they'll stop growing at the ends of your eyebrows.

[@prettywildnights]

Unrelated but you’re cute 🤭

[@SS-dp7lt]

He’s not practising as a medical doctor anymore.