March 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This study found significant variability among NASPAG members in diagnostic approaches for PCOS, though there was more agreement on recommended first-line therapies such as oral contraceptives and lifestyle changes.
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July 2010 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” This study found that thyroid hormones T3 and T4 enhance keratin 15 promoter activity and stimulate CD200 expression in epithelial stem cells from human scalp hair follicles, affecting their growth and differentiation.
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November 2012 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” The authors clarified data overlap and corrected a figure error, apologizing for any confusion.
January 2024 in “International journal of chemical research and development (Print)” This study found significant associations between reduced levels of vitamin B12, zinc, and other vitamins, and the occurrence of hair loss in women with alopecia.
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.
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July 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review emphasizes the potential of repurposing topical L-thyroxine for skin ulcers and telogen effluvium and highlights the need for further exploration of its use in dermatology.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences” This study found that women aged 21-26 with PCOS showed significant differences in biochemical and hormonal profiles, such as blood sugar and hormone levels, compared to healthy individuals, suggesting an increased incidence of PCOS in this age group.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study highlighted that excessive iodide intake from the supplement TauriNac was associated with the development of hypothyroidism in a cystic fibrosis patient, which reversed upon discontinuation.
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December 2015 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” This study compared serum zinc, vitamin B12, folic acid levels, iron metabolism, and thyroid function between chronic telogen effluvium patients and healthy controls, but it reports no specific clinical results.
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.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses telogen effluvium, a common type of hair loss, focusing on differentiation from other conditions and potential causes, but presents no new research findings.
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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.
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This case series describes six women with both PCOS and Graves' disease, suggesting a possible shared underlying cause for their co-occurrence.
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April 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review evaluates neck rejuvenation techniques, including cervical rhytidectomy, and discusses potential surgical complications, without presenting new clinical findings.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found no significant association between serum levels of vitamin B12, folate, TSH, ferritin, zinc, or anxiety scores and trichodynia in telogen alopecia patients.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article highlights differences in childhood alopecia areata compared to adult cases but reports no new clinical findings.
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January 2024 in “Liver International” This study by Dr. Manka and colleagues reported that thyroid hormones play a significant role in regulating hepatic stellate cells, influencing liver fibrosis progression via TGFβ signaling. They found that TRα signaling might enhance scar-free tissue regeneration, offering potential pathways for targeted liver fibrosis treatments.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” This article discusses vitiligo, reviewing its symptoms, possible causes, and classification, but reports no new clinical findings.
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June 2014 in “مجلة مركز بحوث التقنيات الاحيائية” This study reported that patients with PCOS and thyroid hormone disturbances had specific TPO gene mutations and differing thyroid hormone levels compared to those without disturbances or healthy controls.
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August 2024 in “SAR Journal of Pathology and Microbiology” This study observed that among Iraqi women with hirsutism, most had hypothyroidism and elevated hormone levels, particularly DHEAS and testosterone, with acne being the most common associated clinical feature.
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October 2021 in “Endokrynologia Polska” This study observed that levothyroxine therapy in men with autoimmune hypothyroidism was less effective at reducing thyroid antibodies and hormone disruptions in those with early-onset androgenetic alopecia compared to those without hair loss.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” This study found that inadequate ferritin levels, rather than haemoglobin levels, indicated iron deficiency in women with telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, and female pattern hair loss.
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This paper discusses the need for comprehensive evaluation and management of lean polycystic ovary syndrome patients due to their unique risks, but reports no new results.
January 2024 in “JCEM case reports” In this clinical case report, a man with Birt Hogg Dube syndrome presented with parathyroid cancer, the first such case according to the authors, highlighting a potential link between Folliculin gene mutations and parathyroid cancer development.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study reports that immunotherapy with ipilimumab and nivolumab induced hypophysitis in a patient with renal cell carcinoma, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring of endocrine function in such treatments.
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.
August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that oral minoxidil improved background hair thickness in patients with lichen planopilaris.
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.
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
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.