38 citations
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October 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.
23 citations
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July 2021 in “Advances in Therapy” Most people with Alopecia Areata don't get treatment within a year; it's costly and often comes with other health issues.
18 citations
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October 1984 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lithium therapy may cause temporary hair loss, with possible regrowth if treatment is stopped or continued.
16 citations
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January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Low levels of vitamin B12 and ferritin are linked to early hair graying.
11 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The LED device safely improves neck skin appearance without affecting thyroid function.
10 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” Thorough history taking is crucial for diagnosing hypothyroidism in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
10 citations
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March 2014 in “Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation” Malondialdehyde-modified DNA may trigger an immune response in alopecia areata patients.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Women with myotonic dystrophy might get diseases related to male hormones because their body tissues are extra sensitive to these hormones.
6 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Thyroid and skin autoimmune diseases share genetic and immune links, affecting both tissues.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Thyroid issues can cause alopecia areata.
3 citations
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November 2020 in “Curēus” A child's hair loss from alopecia areata was fully reversed in five months using diet and supplements.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “US endocrinology” Alopecia is not a significant predictor of thyroid disease when age and sex are considered.
3 citations
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October 1982 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.
2 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” People with Chronic Telogen Effluvium mainly have lower iron levels compared to healthy individuals.
2 citations
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March 2001 in “Environmental Health Perspectives” Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” People with alopecia areata may have a higher risk of thyroid diseases.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “SAR Journal of Pathology and Microbiology” Many Iraqi women with hirsutism also have hypothyroidism and acne.
Many people in Saudi Arabia lack awareness of thyroid disease risk factors and symptoms, highlighting the need for better health education.
Screening for iron levels in patients with hair loss may help find a genetic iron overload condition early.
February 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” No cure exists for alopecia areata, and treatments are personalized.
January 2021 in “Journal of Allergy and Therapy” Electric Follicle Stimulation may promote hair growth and density with no known side effects.
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
Some vaccines, like the hepatitis B vaccine, might be linked to the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed.
24 citations
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January 2011 in “Sexual Development” Intersex frogs have different brain gene activity related to sex and thyroid hormones.
8 citations
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March 1942 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Thyroid hormone treatments help thyroidectomized rats grow normally.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings both had a rare case of alopecia areata at the same time.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low ferritin and zinc levels, as well as anemia, are linked to more severe hair loss in Egyptian children with chronic hair shedding.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences” Women aged 21-26 have a higher rate of PCOS.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” Genetics, nutrition, lifestyle, and hormones affect early grey hair, but more research is needed.
January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Hyperthyroidism can hide signs of high androgen levels in females.