Impact of Thyroid Dysfunction on Hair Disorders

    August 2023 in “ Cureus ”
    Ramadan S Hussein, Tarek Atia, Salman Bin Dayel
    Studysummary This study reviewed existing literature to demonstrate that thyroid disorders have a significant and underestimated impact on hair loss, highlighting gaps in current knowledge and the need for further research to better diagnose and manage hair disorders linked to thyroid dysfunction.
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