July 2023 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This case study reports that carbimazole therapy led to significant hair regrowth and a drop in thyrotropin receptor antibody levels in an 11-year-old girl diagnosed with alopecia areata and Graves' disease.
March 2016 in “Indian Journal Of Applied Research” This report presents a case of refractory thyrotoxicosis where the patient required a total thyroidectomy after resistance to conventional treatments including antithyroid drugs and radioactive iodine.
May 2009 in “Endocrinologist” This study found that female pattern hair loss is more common in women with thyroid disease and is associated with the duration of the disease, while alopecia areata is not more frequent.
April 2006 in “Pediatrics in Review” This review covers the diagnosis and management of childhood Graves disease, emphasizing treatment options such as antithyroid medications, radioiodine therapy, and surgical thyroidectomy, and highlights the necessity for lifelong follow-up.
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March 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.