29 citations
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February 1987 in “General and comparative endocrinology” This study found that in male badgers, seasonal molting and hair growth are influenced by cycles of plasma testosterone and thyroxine, with hormones affecting the timing and progression of these processes.
August 2022 in “Italian Journal of Animal Science/Italian journal of animal science” This study found that supplementing Angora goats with whole field bean seeds postpartum did not prevent weight and body condition losses but was associated with improved mohair growth and kid weight gain, likely due to better nutrient partitioning towards lactation and hair growth.
March 2021 in “World rabbit science” This study found that taurine dietary supplementation could reduce lipid metabolism, enhance antioxidant capacity, and improve hormone levels in Angora rabbits, with 0.2% taurine increasing wool production.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “JAAD international” This study reviews the impact of supplementation on hair growth in nonscarring alopecia using baseline and follow-up laboratory data but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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October 1998 in “In Practice” This article outlines a practical method for diagnosing and managing feline symmetrical alopecia but presents no new empirical findings.
October 2022 in “Journal of advanced research in medicine” This case study reports that a 52-year-old woman with Sheehan syndrome improved after receiving hormone replacement therapy, highlighting its importance for patients with similar symptoms.
January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cats with Feline Symmetrical Alopecia can regrow hair with proper treatment based on the specific cause, including diet, medication, or stress management.
5 citations
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May 2007 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report of a 15-year-old girl suggests a direct association between extremely severe hypothyroidism and unusual cutaneous manifestations, such as psoriasiform lesions and abscesses, which improved with thyroid supplementation.
35 citations
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August 1978 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” In this study, a sole diet of Leucaena leucocephala caused hypothyroidism and poor weight gain in steers, but mineral supplementation improved some symptoms without normalizing thyroid hormone levels.
14 citations
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This review discusses the prognosis and treatment options for hair shaft disorders, finding no studies but suggesting some disorders improve with specific treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while gentle hair care remains essential.
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.
May 2022 in “Endocrine practice” This case report illustrates that high-dose biotin supplementation can cause false thyroid function test abnormalities in vitro, emphasizing the need to assess biotin intake before testing.
January 2019 in “Jui rinsho hifuka” This study reported that a 12-year-old neutered male Siberian husky dog showed resolution of alopecia, pyoderma, and diarrhoea after thyroidectomy and thyroid supplementation for a functional thyroid carcinoma.
February 2023 in “European journal of geriatrics and gerontology” Selenium helps prevent thyroid issues and cognitive decline in the elderly, but balance is key.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “Animals” This study concluded that thyroid atrophy, alopecia, and hyperkeratosis in sheep are associated with deficiencies in selenium and zinc in serum and liver.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report from a pediatric setting highlighted how an 11-year-old with Hashimoto thyroiditis experienced atypical manifestations such as short stature, pubertal issues, and hair loss after starting levothyroxine therapy, underscoring the need for early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care to improve health outcomes.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this case report, an 11-year-old girl with hypothyroidism was found to have Hashimoto thyroiditis after presenting with hair loss, short stature, and pubertal disturbances; the study emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and personalized thyroid hormone therapy for better outcomes.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case study describes a previously unknown association of the PIBIDS complex with autoimmune thyroiditis and autoimmune hemolytic anemia in a five-year-old Indian child.
7 citations
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May 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
February 2019 in “Americanae (AECID Library)” This study describes cases of diffuse alopecia and thyroid alterations in sheep, linking selenium and zinc deficiencies to decreased serum T3 and T4 concentrations and related skin conditions.
December 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” The document concludes that more research is needed to confirm if blood tests for things like iron and vitamin D are helpful for hair loss from Telogen effluvium.
April 2023 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine” The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.
3 citations
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February 2020 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Most women with hair loss take more supplements than average, but these often don't help and can be risky and costly.
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.
15 citations
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April 2022 in “Ginekologia Polska” Higher thyroid hormone levels may be linked to certain types of polycystic ovary syndrome.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
7 citations
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January 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” This study found that ginger supplementation significantly improved persistent hypothyroid symptoms and may aid in weight and lipid profile management in hypothyroid patients with normal TSH levels.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “Frontiers in Physiology” In this study, male rats with spinal cord injury that received either E2 or DHT supplementation both showed restored expression of respiratory neuroplasticity following acute intermittent hypoxia, with E2 also enhancing overall breathing recovery.
October 2025 in “Diseases” This study reports that women with hair loss had significantly lower levels of several biomarkers, including hemoglobin, iron, copper, selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, folate, and thyroid hormones, compared to healthy controls.
19 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study observed that telogen effluvium was the most common form of acquired alopecia among females in a semiurban Indian population, with stress and chemical exposure as major exacerbating factors.