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research Screening Guidelines for Thyroid Function in Children With Alopecia Areata

35 citations , October 2017 in “JAMA dermatology”

This study recommends limiting routine thyroid function screening to children with alopecia areata who have medical histories of Down syndrome, atopy, or family histories of thyroid disease.

research Clinical and epidemiological characteristics and associated factors of hair graying: a population-based, cross-sectional study in Turkey

6 citations , March 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

This study found that in Turkish participants, factors such as male gender, late-onset, and temporal-onset were linked with more severe hair graying.

research Screening guidelines for thyroid function in children with alopecia areata

August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Children with alopecia areata should only get thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a family history of thyroid disease, atopy, or signs of thyroid problems.

research PROFILE OF ALOPECIA AREATA: A QUESTIONNAIRE ANALYSIS OF PATIENT AND FAMILY

161 citations , March 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This study analyzed survey responses from 800 alopecia areata patients and found a possible genetic association with increased insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in relatives but not in the patients themselves.

research Urban‐rural differences in the prevalence of female pattern hair loss among secondary school girls: A cross‐sectional study

1 citations , August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

In this study, female pattern hair loss was prevalent in 28.6% of secondary school girls, with higher rates in rural areas and associations with family history, irregular menses, thyroid disease, and hirsutism.

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community Calling out diffuse thinners here -- Have you ruled out other factors?

in Treatment 54 upvotes 1 year ago

Diffuse hair loss is often linked to genetics but can also be due to health issues like thyroid problems and low vitamin or iron levels. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some seeing improvements after addressing health issues.

community Hairloss all over body and head

4 upvotes 8 months ago

A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.

community Fin advice please - losing ground!!

5 upvotes 8 months ago

The user experienced hair loss issues after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back, with stress and seborrheic dermatitis affecting hair quality. They plan to continue finasteride, treat seborrheic dermatitis, and monitor nutrient levels, considering low-dose oral minoxidil if safe.

community Other factors involved then DHT/5aR

5 upvotes 3 months ago

DHT is the primary cause of hair loss, but factors like diet, stress, and lifestyle can influence its severity. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride target DHT, while maintaining overall health is also important.

community "Finasteride Lore: Reversing Hair Loss Takes Years. Not Months." for all the people who worry about results after 3 months on Finasteride, or even worse stop taking it becuase "it wasn't working for me

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 140 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride can take years to show results, not months. Dutasteride may work faster but is less commonly prescribed.

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