3 citations
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study offers genetic evidence supporting a causal relationship between thyroid dysfunction and alopecia areata, which may help in managing and treating AA patients.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study initially suggested a genetic link between thyroid issues and hair loss.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Indian Journal of Rheumatology” This study found that 42% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in India had thyroid dysfunction, predominantly hypothyroidism, which was independent of lupus disease activity.
85 citations
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April 2004 in “Thyroid” This article emphasizes the importance of thyroid function monitoring and management in women, particularly for those planning pregnancy or postpartum, but reports no new clinical results.
22 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss is often linked to thyroid problems, especially in women and older people, and screening for thyroid issues is advised for those with hair loss.
10 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” This study observed that among rheumatoid arthritis patients, 22% had thyroid dysfunction, with hypothyroidism as the most common, and weight gain and cold intolerance were significant predictors.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study found a strong association between thyroid disorders and dermatological conditions such as vitiligo, alopecia areata, and melasma, suggesting a benefit to including thyroid function tests in routine investigations for these conditions.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” This study found that alopecia areata is significantly associated with thyroid autoimmunity, but not with clinical or subclinical thyroid disease, in the Pakistani population.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this hospital-based cross-sectional study, researchers found that alopecia is more prevalent in younger patients, with alopecia areata and lichen planopilaris being the most common types among noncicatricial and cicatricial cases, respectively; additionally, thyroid abnormalities were frequently associated with both types of alopecia.
April 2025 in “Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significantly higher serum T3 and cortisol levels compared to healthy controls, although both remained within normal ranges, highlighting potential hormonal involvement in the condition. However, no significant differences were observed in T4 and TSH levels.
March 2025 in “AYUSHDHARA” In this study, a 50-year-old woman with symptoms of thyroid dysfunction improved after receiving Ayurvedic treatment with Gandharvahastadi Kwath and lifestyle modifications, which alleviated symptoms like fatigue, muscle cramps, and dry skin, and normalized her TSH levels.
June 2024 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” In this study, researchers found that women with PCOS and thyroid dysfunction had significantly altered T3 and T4 hormone levels and more frequent symptoms like weight gain and irregular menstrual cycles, suggesting the importance of thyroid screenings for personalized treatment strategies.
January 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” In this study of pregnant women in Pampore, Kashmir, 90% were found to have hypothyroidism, with 75% of thyroid dysfunction cases being diagnosed during pregnancy. The study highlights the need for better nutrition and early screening to manage gestational thyroid dysfunction effectively.
September 2023 in “Medical and Clinical Case Reports” This source explores the association between alopecia areata and thyroid dysfunction, highlighting a particularly strong link with Hashimoto thyroiditis and hypothyroidism.
July 2021 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal” This study found that women with telogen effluvium had significantly lower serum ferritin and vitamin D levels compared to controls, suggesting these could be diagnostic biomarkers for the condition.
September 2020 in “Osmangazi tıp dergisi” This study found that vitamin D, vitamin B12, and iron deficiencies, along with thyroid dysfunction, may be associated with telogen effluvium.
February 2023 in “European journal of geriatrics and gerontology” Selenium helps prevent thyroid issues and cognitive decline in the elderly, but balance is key.
3 citations
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February 2020 in “The Egyptian Rheumatologist” This case report from Tishreen Hospital describes the rare presentation of lupus erythematosus tumidus and autoimmune thyroid dysfunction as initial manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis for better outcomes.
This study reviewed existing literature to demonstrate that thyroid disorders have a significant and underestimated impact on hair loss, highlighting gaps in current knowledge and the need for further research to better diagnose and manage hair disorders linked to thyroid dysfunction.
January 2024 in “Medicine” This retrospective study of 500 female patients with telogen effluvium found that those with hypothyroidism had more severe hair loss compared to those with normal thyroid function or hyperthyroidism, highlighting the importance of thyroid function testing in these cases.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This narrative review found a strong association between alopecia areata and autoimmune thyroid diseases, suggesting routine thyroid function and autoantibody screening could be beneficial for certain patients with extensive, recurrent, or early-onset alopecia areata.
6 citations
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January 2012 in “Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology” This study found that women with epilepsy on carbamazepine and sodium valproate monotherapy experienced more significant weight gain but showed no difference in PCOS incidence compared to phenytoin users; elevated TSH levels were more common among those on sodium valproate.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Children” The authors of this review explore the link between thyroid disorders and skin conditions in children, highlighting how conditions like chronic urticaria, vitiligo, and alopecia may signal underlying thyroid issues and emphasizing the importance of early detection for timely diagnosis and personalized treatment.
October 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study found that thyroid dysfunctions were present in a significant number of women with diffuse hair loss, suggesting the importance of investigating thyroid functions in these patients.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes the first known instance of a patient with myotonic dystrophy presenting with type I diabetes, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and follicular variant papillary thyroid cancer, suggesting a potential link between these conditions.
115 citations
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May 2016 in “Clinical Medicine & Research” This review discusses the complexities of interpreting thyroid function tests, highlighting the challenges primary care providers face due to patient demand and misinformation, but reports no new results.
35 citations
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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.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “US endocrinology” This study found no significant association between alopecia types and thyroid dysfunction, despite higher thyroid dysfunction rates in alopecia patients compared to the general U.S. population.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher prevalence of autoimmune thyroid disease compared to those without the condition, highlighting the importance of screening for thyroid issues in this population.
2 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study found that patients with thyroid dysfunction were more likely to experience skin disorders such as chronic idiopathic urticaria, vitiligo, and alopecia areata compared to a control group.