A Descriptive Study of Alopecia Patterns and Their Relation to Thyroid Dysfunction

January 2013 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”

Maya Vincent, Krishnan Yogiraj

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Studysummary Hair loss is often linked to thyroid problems, especially in women and older people, and screening for thyroid issues is advised for those with hair loss.

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