6 citations
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February 2022 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study developed a validated method using UPLC-MS/MS to analyze 37 hormones in human hair, enabling broader hormonal profiling for identifying endocrine disorders.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “PubMed” This study examined the follicular unit density in the scalp and beard donor areas of Indian men undergoing hair restoration surgery, reporting mean densities of 78.2/cm² and 49.7/cm² respectively, and proposed guidelines for safe follicular unit extraction.
October 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report describes a case of dermatitis herpetiformis where symptoms resolved with continuous sulfapyridine therapy after persisting despite other treatments.
12 citations
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February 2001 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” This review found no specific treatment for postpartum alopecia was adequately studied to be recommended as effective, highlighting significant limitations in the available literature.
8 citations
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March 1942 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that growth in rats hindered by thyroid removal at birth can be normalized through the administration of thyroid preparations like thyroxine and artificial thyroprotein.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women in Australia report different signs of facial aging compared to women in the US, UK, and Canada; men with Lichen planopilaris often have hormonal abnormalities and thyroid disease.
The document concludes that hair loss in women is complex, often linked to aging, health conditions, and nutritional deficiencies, and emotional impacts should not be underestimated.
28 citations
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March 1942 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This article reviews studies on thyroid influence on hair growth, noting varied results, including accelerated growth in some normal and underfed rats after thyroid administration, but reports no clinical results.
18 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This review summarizes recent research on the molecular properties and functions of L-PGDS and PGD2, but reports no new findings, highlighting their pathophysiological roles and guiding future studies.
November 2025 in “Molecules” This review examines recent advancements in green and emerging microextraction techniques, such as SPME and DLLME, for more sustainable hormone detection in biological samples, emphasizing environmentally friendly solvents and bioanalytical applications.
September 2024 in “Digital Commons - University of South Florida (University of South Florida)” This study found that injecting various hormones or hormone-cholesterol mixtures into Willow Ptarmigan and White-tailed Ptarmigan led to the growth of pigmented feathers instead of the usual white winter feathers, suggesting hormonal influence on plumage color changes.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vitamin D deficiency is common in temporary hair loss, and stress is often a suspected cause.
This observational study reviewed thyroid eye disease patients treated with teprotumumab at one center, reporting common side effects like fatigue and dry eye symptoms, with serious adverse events including two cases of blood clots and one pulmonary embolism.
60 citations
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November 2009 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” The researchers reported that during early embryogenesis and larval development in Silurana tropicalis, inhibiting steroidogenic enzymes cyp19 and srd5beta affects genes related to thyroid and reproductive systems.
19 citations
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October 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study found that a thyroid hormone receptor ẞ subtype-selective thyromimetic was effective in promoting hair growth in mouse and monkey models when applied topically.
16 citations
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October 2019 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study suggests that Houttuynia cordata extract may promote hair growth by stimulating dermal papilla cell proliferation and extending the anagen phase through enhanced energy metabolism and gene expression changes.
13 citations
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March 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” In this case report, eyelash transplantation with leg hair resulted in less frequent maintenance and no need for perming compared to using nape hair donor sources.
5 citations
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August 2018 This paper highlights the growing scientific interest in plant extracts for cosmetics due to their potential benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and protective properties, while emphasizing the need for quality and safety assessment to mitigate possible adverse reactions.
June 2026 in “Lahore Garrison University Journal of Life Sciences” In this preliminary study, selenium-resistant bacteria and selenium-treated pea sprout extracts showed minimal inhibitory effects on the dandruff-associated fungus Malassezia furfur compared to controls, suggesting potential for further investigation.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This review article reports that many herbal drugs show potential for treating alopecia effectively and with fewer side effects compared to synthetic drugs, addressing a common issue among urban residents due to stress and environmental factors.
April 2023 in “Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica” This study found that using Urtica cannabina extract shampoo led to increased levels of copper, zinc, and iodine in the scalp hair of Mongolian women, along with improvements in hair growth, diameter, and density compared to a regular shampoo.
October 2020 in “Journal of bio innovation” In this study, DanEra, an herbal hair tonic from Pomegranate and Beetroot extracts, showed equivalent effectiveness to the standard drug Ketoconazole in microbiological tests and provided significant relief from severe dandruff in all volunteers within 10 days.
Robotic-assisted hair transplant is effective and less painful, but needs more evaluation for long-term results.
September 2025 in “Online Türk Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi” This study observed that pediatric patients with diffuse, non-scarring alopecia had significantly lower levels of zinc and folate compared to matched healthy controls, suggesting a possible link between these deficiencies and hair loss in children.
November 2024 in “Malaysian Journal of Microbiology” In this study, researchers found varying levels of multiple autoantibody types among thyroid disorder patients, with 84.84% of those with immunological hypothyroidism reporting symptoms like weight gain and lethargy, whereas 81.81% of those with immune hyperthyroidism experienced hair loss.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this study, researchers examined thyroid function and autoantibody levels in patients with alopecia areata and vitiligo, finding similar rates of thyroid dysfunction and autoantibody presence in both groups, with no significant differences based on ethnicity or gender.
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.
49 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review explores the complex relationship between thyroid hormones and skin, discussing potential mechanisms and known interactions but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research.
32 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” This review covers the connection between thyroid diseases and skin conditions like alopecia, dermatitis, and vitiligo, and highlights the need for further research on the role of thyroid hormones in skin health.
24 citations
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June 2018 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” This review discusses the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and pathogenesis of autoimmune skin diseases and their associations with thyroid diseases, reporting no new clinical results.