10 citations
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February 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This case report describes a 5-year-old child in Brazil who developed generalized hypertrichosis after using topical minoxidil, suggesting caution when using it in children.
8 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This case report detailed alopecia universalis developing shortly after hepatitis C treatment with peg-interferon, ribavirin, and telaprevir, suggesting potential immune-related links between interferon treatment and alopecia areata.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “Cutis” This review reports that nail changes such as onycholysis, thin nails, and brittleness are associated with thyroid disorders, highlighting their importance in the early diagnosis of these conditions.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Prague Medical Report” This review examined the role, efficacy, and safety of Janus kinase inhibitors in treating alopecia areata, noting that baricitinib has received approval as the first on-label treatment due to positive outcomes in multiple trials.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases” This case report describes a 70-year-old woman with pituitary resistance to thyroid hormone (PRTH) misdiagnosed as Graves disease, highlighting diagnostic challenges in managing this rare disorder.
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.
May 2024 in “Drug discovery today” This review discusses the potential role of thyroid receptor β agonists in treating androgenetic alopecia, reporting no new clinical results while highlighting their mechanism and anti-alopecia efficacy.
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 2022 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” This study observed that low serum ferritin and vitamin D levels may contribute to diffuse hair loss in women.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this report, a 47-year-old woman with subclinical hypothyroidism experienced significant symptom relief and normalized TSH levels after six months of individualized homeopathic treatment with Sepia 1M, targeted to her symptom profile.
March 2025 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” This study observed that Nepalese dermatologists commonly manage telogen effluvium with counseling and supplements, despite the lack of a consensus management guideline.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, a 70-year-old woman with a history of autoimmune hypothyroidism experienced alternating hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism over a decade, highlighting the potential role of thyrotropin receptor autoantibodies in these fluctuations.
January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document provided instructions for completing a CME exam on diagnosing and managing hair loss.
57 citations
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August 1998 in “The journal of small animal practice/Journal of small animal practice” This study reported that Malassezia-associated dermatitis can cause pruritus in cats with feline paraneoplastic alopecia.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This report describes a case of severe hair loss with accompanying thyroid issues and eczema that improved noticeably after individualized homeopathic treatment, following unsuccessful previous methods, as observed at Dr Batra’s® Homeopathy Clinic.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This case report describes a 4-year-old dog successfully managed for primary hypothyroidism and concurrent Babesia gibsoni infection, treated with thyroxine, Diminazine aceturate, antibiotics, and supportive therapies, resulting in clinical improvement and negative blood smear for Babesia by day 30.
This article reviews common disorders leading to hair loss in females and discusses their clinical features and management strategies, but it presents no new clinical results.
This study found a significant association between higher serum anti-thyroperoxidase (anti-TPO) antibody levels and the occurrence of chronic spontaneous urticaria, suggesting that testing for anti-TPO antibodies alongside primary thyroid markers might be important in managing this condition.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review article discusses recent updates on the skin manifestations associated with thyroid disease, emphasizing their role as early indicators of thyroid hormone dysregulation.
February 2022 in “Journal of Armed Forces Medical College” This case report details a patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism who experienced multiple health issues that improved with comprehensive treatment including Thyroxin replacement and other supportive measures.
1540 citations
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October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review discusses the definition of polycystic ovary syndrome proposed by the AE-PCOS Society Task Force, emphasizing hyperandrogenism, ovarian dysfunction, and excluding related disorders, while noting potential variations needing more research.
281 citations
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January 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Manage vitiligo with treatments, address emotions, and use camouflage techniques.
169 citations
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August 2004 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” This article discusses treatments for hirsutism and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting that lower doses of current medications maintain efficacy while reducing cost and side effects, but reports no new clinical results.
134 citations
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June 2012 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This article discusses current methods in facial feminization surgery for transsexual women and reports no new clinical results, focusing instead on various surgical techniques used to feminize facial features.
67 citations
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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.
67 citations
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November 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses diagnostic approaches for women with diffuse, nonscarring hair loss and reports no new clinical results.
63 citations
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March 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study describes a new condition called scalp dysesthesia in 11 women, most of whom experienced symptom improvement with low-dose antidepressants.
51 citations
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January 2003 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This review discusses hormonal influences on hair growth and suggests that understanding hormone-gene interactions may improve treatment of hirsutism and alopecia, but reports no new clinical findings.
48 citations
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July 1996 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” Human enzymes can detoxify harmful substances but might also increase their cancer risk.
42 citations
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January 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” This report describes an 11-year-old boy with Netherton syndrome who developed Cushing syndrome after using low-potency hydrocortisone ointment extensively, highlighting caution with long-term topical treatments in such conditions.