research Biochemical Testing of the Thyroid: TSH Is the Best and Often Only Test Needed – A Review for Primary Care
TSH is usually the only test needed to check thyroid function in primary care.
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research Recovery from Alopecia Areata in a Patient with Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 3
Insulin therapy helped a man with autoimmune issues regrow his hair.
research New Pattern Hair Loss in Young Turkish Women: What's Wrong in Their Daily Life?
Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.
research Utility of Laboratory Testing in Patients With Female Pattern Hair Loss
Lab tests for female hair loss have unclear usefulness; consider based on symptoms.
research Maladaptive Hypothyroidism, or The Famine Response, After Bariatric Surgery: TSH Not the Gold Standard for Detection
TSH is not reliable for detecting hypothyroidism after bariatric surgery; FT3/rT3 ratio is better.
research Systemic Retinoids and Thyrotoxicosis in Multinodular Goiter: Side Effect or Coincidence?
Retinoids might cause temporary hyperthyroidism in some patients.
research Biotin and Thyroid Function Test: A Case Study
High-dose biotin can cause false thyroid test results; stop taking biotin two days before testing to avoid errors.
research Details Always Tell a Big Story: Importance of Physical Symptoms in Evaluation of Secondary Causes of Depression
Physical symptoms in depression can reveal underlying medical conditions.
research Thyroid Hormone Receptor β1 Is Expressed in the Human Hair Follicle
Thyroid hormone receptor β1 is found in human hair follicles and helps them survive.
research Lupus Erythematosus Tumidus with Autoimmune Thyroid Dysfunction as the First Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Recognizing LET and AITD can help diagnose SLE early for better treatment.
research Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome Type 3D: A Case Report
Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndromes involve specific combinations of endocrine and non-endocrine autoimmune diseases.
research Thyroid Hormones Directly Alter Human Hair Follicle Functions: Anagen Prolongation and Stimulation of Both Hair Matrix Keratinocyte Proliferation and Hair Pigmentation
Thyroid hormones help hair grow, reduce hair loss, and increase hair pigment.
research Diagnostic Exercise: Severe Bilaterally Symmetrical Alopecia in a Horse
A horse with severe hair loss was diagnosed with alopecia areata and a yeast infection.
research Repigmentation of Gray Hair After Thyroid Hormone Treatment
Gray hair regained color after thyroid hormone treatment.
research Lugol's Solution-Induced Painless Thyroiditis
Lugol's solution can cause thyroid problems if used long-term for non-approved reasons.
research Vitiliginous Lesions During Contact Immunotherapy for Alopecia in a Patient with Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Contact immunotherapy can cause vitiligo in patients with autoimmune conditions.
research Ovulatory Versus Anovulatory Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotypes: Is There Really Any Effect on Laboratory, Clinical, and Metabolic Profiles for Turkish Women?
Anovulatory PCOS patients are younger with longer cycles and higher blood pressure and hormone levels.
research Diffuse Hair Loss and Accompanying Findings in Female Patients
Check serum ferritin levels and total blood count for women with diffuse hair loss.
research Adult-Onset Hair Loss in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers: A Clinical and Histological Study
Chesapeake Bay retrievers' hair loss is likely a breed-specific, hereditary condition linked to abnormal steroid levels and distinct skin changes.
research Deslorelin Implant Treatment for Hair Cycle Arrest (Alopecia X) in Two Intact Male Keeshonden
Deslorelin implants successfully treated hair loss in two male Keeshonden dogs.
research Alopecia and Thyroid Disease
Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
research Finasteride
Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.
research Evaluation of Non-Activated and Activated PRP in Hair Loss Treatment: Role of Growth Factor and Cytokine Concentrations Obtained by Different Collection Systems
PRP treatment improves hair growth, and the device used can affect results, with some being more effective.
research Biochemical and Trichological Characterization of Diffuse Alopecia in Women
Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.
research The Importance of Adequate Serum Ferritin Levels During Oral Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Treatment of Diffuse Androgen-Dependent Alopecia in Women
Having enough iron improves the effectiveness of a specific hair loss treatment in women.
research Quality of Life, Burden of Disease, Comorbidities, and Systemic Effects in Vitiligo Patients
Vitiligo affects overall health and self-esteem, needing more research and awareness.
research Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1 in Russian Patients: Clinical Variants and Autoimmune Regulator Mutations
Genetic screening is crucial for accurately diagnosing APS-1 due to its varied symptoms.
research Advances in the Management of Alopecia Areata
New treatments for severe hair loss often fail, but some patients see hair regrowth with specific therapies, and treatment should be tailored to the individual's situation.
research Reproductive Dysfunction in Women with Epilepsy
Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.
research Significant Effects of Mild Endogenous Hormonal Changes in Humans: Considerations for Low-Dose Testing
Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.