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Glossary Autoimmune Thyroiditis

condition where immune system attacks thyroid gland, causing hypothyroidism

Autoimmune Thyroiditis, also known as Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, is a condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, leading to chronic inflammation and often resulting in hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). This can cause symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and depression, and is diagnosed through blood tests that detect thyroid antibodies and measure thyroid hormone levels.

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research The impact of levothyroxine on thyroid autoimmunity and hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid axis activity in men with autoimmune hypothyroidism and early-onset androgenetic alopecia

1 citations , October 2021 in “Endokrynologia Polska”

This study observed that levothyroxine therapy in men with autoimmune hypothyroidism was less effective at reducing thyroid antibodies and hormone disruptions in those with early-onset androgenetic alopecia compared to those without hair loss.

research The role of vitamin D for the management of depression in the Western Ukrainian population with autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism

1 citations , November 2022 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (Ukraine)”

This study found that supplementing cholecalciferol with L-thyroxine significantly reduced depression levels in hypothyroid patients with autoimmune thyroiditis compared to L-thyroxine alone.

research Achalasia and hyperthyroidism: A co-occurrence revealing autoimmune connections

March 2024 in “Romanian Medical Journal”

This case report describes a 43-year-old woman with achalasia, pangastritis, and hyperthyroidism, highlighting the rare association between achalasia and autoimmune conditions like hyperthyroidism.

research Prediction of the Development of Depression in Patients with Autoimmune Thyroiditis and Hypothyroidism

1 citations , January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences”

This study found that BDNF gene polymorphism was significantly associated with depression in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism in the Western Ukrainian population, unlike VDR and NMDA polymorphisms.

research Association between Serum Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor and 25-OH Vitamin D Levels with Vitamin D Receptors Gene Polymorphism (rs2228570) in Patients with Autoimmune Thyroiditis and Hypothyroidism

7 citations , August 2021 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences”

In this case–control study, the researchers in Ukraine found no significant link between VDR rs2228570 polymorphism and decreased serum BDNF levels, though they observed a moderate correlation between serum BDNF and 25-OH Vitamin D levels in patients with thyroid disorders.

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community Is diffuse thinning even treatable?

18 upvotes 1 week ago

The user has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil for two years without improvement in diffuse thinning and is considering switching to dutasteride and getting a scalp biopsy. Suggestions include treating subclinical hypothyroidism, trying PRP therapy, and checking for autoimmune issues.

community Dutasteride thins eyebrows and facial hair but doesn't stop scalp loss.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 37 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride may not effectively stop scalp hair loss and can cause thinning of facial and body hair, including eyebrows. Users suggest considering other causes like autoimmune conditions or vitamin deficiencies and exploring treatments like finasteride or minoxidil.

community fin 0.5 mg everday 6 months update

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 28 upvotes 2 years 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.

community Diffuse Thinning From Low Iron and Thyroid -Finally Seeing Regrowth After Fixing the Root Cause

26 upvotes 10 months ago

A female experienced hair loss due to low iron and an undiagnosed thyroid issue, specifically Hashimoto's, and saw improvement after starting thyroid medication, iron supplements, and making lifestyle changes. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the root cause and shares her journey to regrowth and emotional recovery.

community Why Fin/Dut is always recommended. The top 10 reasons for hairloss in men.

2 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss in men is primarily caused by androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like finasteride and dutasteride often recommended. Other causes include stress, nutritional deficiencies, medications, and scalp infections.

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learn Cetirizine

Could cetirizine help control autoimmune triggers in alopecia areata? No published trial has tested cetirizine in alopecia areata; one registered trial has not reported results. Small trials in pattern hair loss report modest benefit, so any use for alopecia areata is off-label and unproven.

learn Tofacitinib

What is tofacitinib, and why is it discussed in relation to autoimmune-related hair loss such as alopecia areata? Tofacitinib is a prescription JAK inhibitor approved for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ulcerative colitis — not for alopecia areata. It is discussed for hair loss because a 2014 case report and a 2016 open-label trial reported regrowth in severe alopecia areata, but that use is off-label, the regrowth relapsed after stopping, and the drug carries an FDA boxed warning.

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