May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The woman has a rare skin condition called follicular Dowling-Degos disease, which has limited treatment options.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with thymoma developed a rare chronic condition similar to graft versus host disease after surgery.
April 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Frequent blood transfusions in beta thalassemia patients can lead to thyroid problems.
January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” A rare case of Cushing's syndrome and pheochromocytoma requires careful re-evaluation to avoid complications.
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August 2013 in “Maǧallaẗ ǧāmiʻaẗ al-anbār li-l-ʻulūm al-ṣirfaẗ” Thyroid and reproductive hormones, BMI, and excess hair are linked in Iraqi women with PCOS.
October 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man with itchy skin lesions and weight loss was diagnosed with a rare skin condition linked to a pancreatic tumor.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” Nevus sebaceous is identified by unique skin changes, including thickened skin, fewer hair follicles, and many sebaceous glands.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A woman with dermatomyositis improved after treatment for neck panniculitis, suggesting similar treatment for related conditions.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's increased facial hair and hair loss were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, cured by surgery.
October 2024 in “GE Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology” Unexplained excessive hair growth can signal underlying cancer and often indicates a poor prognosis.
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January 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Taiwan reported its first case of a rare scalp condition with no clear cause or treatment.
May 2009 in “Endocrinologist” Women with thyroid disease are more likely to experience female pattern hair loss, especially if they've had thyroid disease for a long time.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Acne keloidalis nuchae is a hair loss condition affecting men of African descent, causing scar-like bumps on the scalp and neck.
January 2019 in “Jui rinsho hifuka” A dog's skin and digestive problems improved after treatment for thyroid cancer.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” An 8-year-old boy's early puberty was caused by a rare hormone-secreting brain tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
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July 1998 in “Journal of surgical oncology” A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
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May 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Benign follicular mucinosis involves immune cells attacking hair follicles.
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October 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Follicular mucinosis can be an early sign of aggressive mycosis fungoides.
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August 2007 in “Histopathology” A woman's rare adrenal tumor caused high testosterone and cortisol levels, which normalized after the tumor was removed.
A neck lesion misdiagnosed as benign was later treated successfully with Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
December 2019 in “REVISTA FIMCA” Iodotherapy for thyroid cancer can cause dry mouth, taste loss, infections, and hair loss, so report side effects to doctors.
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April 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A young man was diagnosed with trichoepitheliomas, causing thick skin and hair loss.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare pituitary tumor in an 18-year-old male caused hormonal issues and vision loss, requiring surgery and further treatment.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Methimazole can cause severe low platelet count in Graves' disease patients, so monitoring and alternative treatments are important.
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February 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” A woman with myotonic dystrophy had multiple skin tumors on her scalp, suggesting a genetic link.
February 2026 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar” Early recognition and thyroid evaluation are crucial for managing diffuse alopecia areata linked to autoimmune thyroid disease.
January 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Oral minoxidil may help improve fragile hair.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicles have their own thyroid hormone system.
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November 2020 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Eyelash loss can be a sign of thyroid problems.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Immunotherapy for cancer caused a patient to develop a condition affecting hormone production, requiring ongoing hormone replacement therapy.