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June 2015 in “Pediatrics in Review” This article discusses hyperthyroidism in children, highlighting Graves' disease as the most common cause, and underscores the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention to mitigate morbidity; no new clinical results are reported.
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July 1968 in “JAMA” This letter describes a case where severe pruritus without visible skin disease was a presenting symptom of hyperthyroidism in a 43-year-old woman, highlighting a less common association with the condition.
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July 1968 in “JAMA” This letter describes a case where a 43-year-old woman experienced severe itching as the presenting symptom of hyperthyroidism, alongside hair loss and other hyperthyroid features.
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January 2013 in “IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences” This study identified xerosis and diffuse hair loss as the most common skin manifestations in patients with hypothyroidism, observed in 38.09% and 34.8% of participants, respectively.
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January 2013 This chapter discusses hypothyroidism in dogs, highlighting that most cases are due to primary thyroid gland issues and that some breeds may have a hereditary predisposition; it reports no new clinical findings.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Nepal Medical Association” This case report describes successful treatment of alopecia universalis associated with severe hyperthyroidism using azathioprine and hydroxychloroquine after poor response to oral steroid therapy.
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April 2015 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” This study found that patients with hypothyroidism at a tertiary hospital in South India most commonly exhibited skin dryness (xerosis/ichthyosis) and swelling of the feet (pedal oedema).
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October 2022 in “international journal of endocrinology and metabolism” This study found that patients with hypothyroidism and hair loss exhibited significant differences in dermoscopic findings, including hair shaft abnormalities and vascular changes, compared to euthyroid individuals.
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January 2022 in “Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases” This case report describes a 70-year-old woman with pituitary resistance to thyroid hormone (PRTH) misdiagnosed as Graves disease, highlighting diagnostic challenges in managing this rare disorder.
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August 2021 in “NeoReviews” This case report describes a successful outcome for a fetus with a neck mass attributed to unnecessary maternal PTU treatment for transient hyperthyroidism, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and careful management.
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January 2016 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This study found that hypothyroidism in women with PCOS significantly increased insulin resistance and obesity, which might worsen metabolic issues and impact conditions like hair loss and infertility.
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December 2015 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” This study found that experimentally induced hypothyroidism in rats is associated with impaired skin structure, but topical application of triiodothyronine (T3) improved these changes to resemble normal skin.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman experienced fluctuating thyroid conditions and eye disease, but her symptoms improved with treatment.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, a 70-year-old woman with a history of autoimmune hypothyroidism experienced alternating hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism over a decade, highlighting the potential role of thyrotropin receptor autoantibodies in these fluctuations.
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.
July 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This case report describes a 46-year-old female diagnosed with hypothyroidism, presenting with symptoms including severe hair loss, and treated with levothyroxine and supplements.
January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” This case study reported hyperandrogenism in non-obese triplet sisters with one sister's hyperthyroidism masking its clinical and biochemical signs until treatment increased her androgen levels and hirsutism.
January 2026 in “The Pharma Innovation” This article discusses hypothyroidism, its symptoms, causes, and the importance of lifestyle modifications in supporting thyroid health, but it reports no new clinical results.
This study observed that intramuscular injection of sodium 131iodide at doses of up to 1 mCi can successfully induce hypothyroidism in rats without significantly damaging muscle or nearby tissues, despite concerns of adverse effects.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case study observed that individualized homoeopathic treatment with Calcarea carbonica led to improvements in psychological stability, general well-being, and various symptoms of hypothyroidism, including menstrual regularity and hair fall reduction, in a 27-year-old female patient over six months.
December 2024 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This study observed that Ayurvedic treatments using Gandmala Kandan Rasa, Kanchanar Guggulu, and Varunadi Kwath provided symptomatic relief and reduced thyroid-stimulating hormone levels in a 35-year-old female patient with hypothyroidism over a 90-day period.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This study found that genetic variants linked to hypothyroidism significantly increased the risk of developing alopecia areata, suggesting a causative connection between the two conditions.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, a shift from Hashimoto's thyroiditis to Graves' disease was observed in a 62-year-old woman, highlighting the rare transformation from hypothyroidism to hyperthyroidism over 20 years, possibly due to changes in antibody activity, according to the researchers.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study discusses calcinosis cutis and alopecia totalis, highlighting the need for thyroid disease screening in children with alopecia areata, especially those with a history of Down syndrome or signs of potential thyroid dysfunction.
January 2021 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” In this study, researchers observed that administering the minimum dose of levothyroxine to a hypothyroid Dalmatian effectively restored normal skin condition and hormonal levels, suggesting levothyroxine's potential effectiveness in managing skin changes caused by hypothyroidism in dogs.
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.
January 2000 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” This case report describes a 58-year-old man with pretibial myxedema and hyperthyroidism, highlighting his cardiac symptoms, exophthalmos, weight loss, and specific dermatological findings over the last four years.
January 1992 in “Research Online (University of Wollongong)” This investigation reviews the potential impact of polyunsaturated fatty acids on thyroid hormone action and does not report new results, highlighting a need for further research on dietary treatment for hyperthyroidism.
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” This case report suggests that zinc supplements may be necessary to improve hair loss in hypothyroidism patients being treated with thyroxine.
40 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” This case report describes a Russian wolfhound's aggression being linked to hypothyroidism, which was successfully managed with levothyroxine therapy.