January 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” Tryushana Churna and Kanchanara Guggulu may help improve hypothyroidism symptoms.
June 2013 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Women with hair thinning have disrupted steroid hormone levels, but this doesn't often show as other health issues. More research is needed on hormone balance in this condition.
January 2023 in “Endocrine Journal” Treating classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency requires precise glucocorticoid dosing and attention to individual patient needs, with new treatments showing promise.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Most women in the study lost hair due to chronic shedding, with stress and nutrient deficiencies being common factors.
January 2013 in “Journal of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus” Cushing syndrome often causes low testosterone and sexual issues in men.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Hormonal imbalances contribute to female hair loss, and trichoscopy is a useful diagnostic tool.
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August 1999 in “The American journal of medicine” The transscrotal testosterone patch normalizes hormone levels in men with AIDS and weight loss but does not improve weight, body mass, or quality of life.
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July 1974 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Low estrogen and high testosterone may cause excessive hair growth in women.
June 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Central lipohypertrophy in HIV-infected women may lead to shorter eyelashes.
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October 2020 in “International Journal of Zoology and Animal Biology” A golden lion tamarin had Cushing's disease due to a pituitary tumor, leading to its euthanasia.
January 2022 in “The Pan African medical journal” Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and needs psychological support due to its impact on self-esteem.
March 2020 in “Endocrinology research and practice.” Treating prolactinoma doesn't significantly affect hirsutism or cause high androgen levels.
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March 2012 in “Our Dermatology Online” The conclusion is that PCOS is a common cause of hirsutism in young obese women, and early treatment is important to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome.
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June 2021 in “Pharmacological Reports” Vitamin D may help reduce antibody levels in men with autoimmune thyroiditis and early-onset androgenic alopecia, but has no significant impact on thyroid function.
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April 2007 in “Journal of clinical oncology” 41 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Cortisone reductase deficiency can cause high androgen and cortisol levels and may be missed in women with similar symptoms.
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February 2004 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Men with early balding often have hormone levels similar to women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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December 1997 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Thymectomy and high-dose prednisolone improved hair loss in a woman with alopecia areata.
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October 2023 in “Biology” Fasting in hens affects thyroid hormones, which regulate feather and hair growth.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for effectively managing hair loss linked to endocrine and gynecological disorders.
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January 2021 in “Prague medical report” Men might have a version of the female disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, shown by changes in hormone levels and early baldness, but more research is needed to fully understand it.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.
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August 2021 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” The VDR gene polymorphism does not affect BDNF levels in autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism patients.
August 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Children under 10 can experience hair thinning without hormone issues, and it may improve with treatment.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.
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March 2022 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss in mice by disrupting hair follicle development.
July 2019 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” The man's fatigue and erectile dysfunction were improved by treating his obesity-related low testosterone without needing testosterone replacement.
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March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Follicular dystrophy in immunocompromised patients may be linked to medication or viral factors and can improve with treatment changes.
March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss on the body by disrupting normal hair development.