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The Prevalence of Thyroid Function Test Abnormalities and Serum Thyroid Autoantibodies in Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata Patients in the Saudi Arabian Population

research The prevalence of thyroid function test abnormalities and serum thyroid autoantibodies in vitiligo and alopecia areata patients in Saudi Arabian population

February 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology”

Thyroid tests may not be needed for all vitiligo and alopecia areata patients unless thyroid disease symptoms appear.

research A Hospital Based Cross Sectional Study Evaluating Haemoglobin, Iron Profile and Thyroid Function Tests in Women with Telogen Effluvium, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Areata

1 citations , April 2021 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology”

Iron profile tests are recommended for women with hair loss, as haemoglobin levels alone are not reliable.

research The Role of Micronutrients and Thyroid Function Tests in Pediatric Hair Loss

September 2025 in “Online Türk Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi”

Low zinc and folate levels are linked to hair loss in children.

research Abstract #1182315: Biotin and thyroid function test

May 2022 in “Endocrine practice”

High-dose biotin can cause false thyroid test results; stop taking biotin two days before testing to avoid errors.

Biochemical Testing of the Thyroid: TSH Is the Best and Often Only Test Needed – A Review for Primary Care

research Biochemical Testing of the Thyroid: TSH is the Best and, Oftentimes, Only Test Needed – A Review for Primary Care

115 citations , May 2016 in “Clinical Medicine & Research”

TSH is usually the only test needed to check thyroid function in primary care.

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community I got my blood test results, my Thyroid and Ferritin are good but Vitamin D is 11.1 I started topic minoxidil yesterday (5%)

in Treatment 5 upvotes 3 months ago

The user has androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and low Vitamin D levels, and they started using topical minoxidil (5%). They are considering finasteride but are concerned about side effects and are advised to seek mental health support.

community [35 M] Hair thinning all over body. Testosterone, Thyroid, Vitamins all normal. What could be wrong?

5 upvotes 10 years ago

A 35-year-old male experiences rapid hair loss on his head and body despite normal test results for testosterone, thyroid, and vitamins. He previously used topical minoxidil and retinol, and doctors have been consulted without finding a clear cause.

community What Private blood test should I take?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 1 year ago

A user in the UK seeks advice on blood tests before starting Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. Recommended tests include thyroid function, hormone levels, liver and kidney function, and vitamin and mineral levels.

community What blood results (if any) could be affected by Fin/Min?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride can increase total testosterone and potentially raise estrogen levels, leading to side effects. Biotin in combined tablets can falsely elevate thyroid hormone levels in blood tests.

community Important blood values on Dut?

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation is about a user planning a blood test to monitor health while on hair loss treatments: Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dutasteride. Recommendations include testing for androgens, thyroid function, micronutrients, and basic health markers, with additional suggestions for PSA, prolactin, and estradiol.

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