35 citations
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October 2017 in “JAMA dermatology” Children with alopecia areata should only have thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a history of atopy, family history of thyroid disease, or signs of thyroid problems.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Children with alopecia areata should only get thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a family history of thyroid disease, atopy, or signs of thyroid problems.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Alopecia areata is linked to thyroid diseases, and thyroid testing may help affected patients.
July 2025 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” Lichen planus on the scalp can cause scarring hair loss and has four main types.
2 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The article suggests that five common skin-related lab tests may be unnecessary and could cause extra cost and anxiety without improving patient care.
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.
April 2011 in “Medical Journal of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services” Many patients with Alopecia Areata have underlying autoimmune disorders, especially thyroid issues.
May 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Hair specialists vary in testing for alopecia areata, highlighting the need for standard guidelines.
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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December 2024 in “Children” Thyroid disorders can cause skin issues in children, so early detection and screening are important.
October 2025 in “Diseases” Women with hair loss often have deficiencies in iron, vitamins, minerals, and lower thyroid function, suggesting the need for nutritional and hormonal 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.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Thyroid issues can cause alopecia areata.
June 2024 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” Thyroid dysfunction worsens symptoms in women with PCOS, so regular thyroid checks are important.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Research” More public health efforts are needed to raise awareness and improve management of thyroid disorders.
14 citations
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March 2018 in “The American journal of case reports” People with the same genetic mutation for Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can have different symptoms.
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.
December 2025 in “American Journal of Case Reports” Borderline newborn screening results should be carefully evaluated to prevent delayed diagnosis of thyroid issues.
17 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” KB2115 (eprotirome) can safely extend the hair growth phase without damaging cells or changing hair color.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Comprehensive screening for infections is crucial before starting JAK inhibitors in alopecia areata patients.
43 citations
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July 2024 in “Nutrients” A balanced diet with essential micronutrients is crucial for healthy thyroid function.
23 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Pharmacists should interpret lab data and perform physical exams to improve patient care.
December 2009 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” Check serum ferritin levels and total blood count for women with diffuse hair loss.
9 citations
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July 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.
115 citations
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May 2016 in “Clinical Medicine & Research” TSH is usually the only test needed to check thyroid function in primary care.
A woman in Sri Lanka was diagnosed with lupus after presenting with protein loss from the gut and other symptoms.
7 citations
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October 2020 in “Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift” THA is a rare condition with no significant clinical consequences if thyroid function is normal.
October 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” Alopecia areata patients often have undetected thyroid issues, so routine thyroid screening is recommended.