Is Thyroid Dysfunction a Common Cause of Telogen Effluvium? A Retrospective Study

    January 2024 in “ Medicine ”
    Salman Bin Dayel, Ramadan S Hussein, Tarek Atia, Othman Abahussein, Rand S. Al Yahya, Shereen Elsayed
    Image of study
    TLDR Hypothyroidism is often linked to the hair loss condition telogen effluvium.
    A retrospective study of 500 female patients with telogen effluvium (TE), a hair loss condition, found a significant association between hypothyroidism and TE. The hypothyroidism group had a higher mean Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score and a higher proportion of patients with severe hair loss (SALT score > 50). However, there was no significant difference in hair loss severity between the normal thyroid function (euthyroid) and hyperthyroidism groups. The study concluded that hypothyroidism is a common underlying cause of TE, but the relationship between hyperthyroidism and hair loss requires further research.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    15 / 15 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 603 results

      community Here's why you don't assume you have TE, because you likely don't

      in Chat  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      TE (telogen effluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hair loss cases are due to male pattern baldness (AGA), and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.

      community First time visiting a dermatologist for hairloss, I'm skeptical

      in Chat  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user visited a dermatologist for hair loss and was prescribed Minoxidil without a physical examination, leading to skepticism about the thoroughness of the appointment. The user is considering seeking a second opinion due to the lack of tests or physical checks.

      community fin 0.5 mg everday 6 months update

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hair thinning using finasteride, with many reporting no improvement or worsening conditions after 6 months. Various suggestions include persisting with the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, adding minoxidil for volume, adjusting dosage, and considering other potential causes like autoimmune responses and inflammation.

    Related Research

    1 / 1 results