13 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that topical clobetasol propionate cream provided a modest improvement in hair regrowth for alopecia areata patients, though those with atopy had higher relapse rates after treatment completion.
This case report details a 38-year-old woman in Sri Lanka diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus-associated protein-losing enteropathy, identified through hypoalbuminemia and EULAR criteria in a resource-limited setting.
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.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This study found that women with PCOS had significantly higher levels of several autoantibodies compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential autoimmune component to PCOS that might aid in better disease characterization and personalized management.
August 2023 in “Physician's journal of medicine” This review provides a detailed overview of Hashimoto thyroiditis, discussing its epidemiology, risk factors, genetic and environmental contributors, clinical presentations, diagnostic methods, and treatment options, emphasizing the importance of personalized treatment plans due to varied causes and symptoms.
5 citations
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March 2018 in “Advances in integrative medicine” This case report describes a novel integrative treatment approach leading to symptom improvement and significant reduction of thyroid antibodies in a young woman with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
31 citations
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July 2023 in “Nutrients” This article reviews evidence suggesting that vitamin D may help manage Hashimoto’s thyroiditis by affecting immune pathways and improving thyroid function, though more research is needed to fully understand its therapeutic potential.
December 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study reports that vitiligo prevalence in a Saudi cohort is similar to global figures, with stress as a common trigger, frequent lesional pruritus, and widespread thyroid issues and low vitamin D levels.
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.
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.
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.
February 2023 in “European journal of geriatrics and gerontology” Selenium helps prevent thyroid issues and cognitive decline in the elderly, but balance is key.
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.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” This report suggests a potential link between hyperprolactinemia and alopecia in women with autoimmune thyroid disease and emphasizes the importance of considering other causes in diagnosis.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Children with alopecia areata should only get thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a family history of thyroid disease, atopy, or signs of thyroid problems.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
30 citations
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October 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” This review discusses the effects of thyroid hormone on the skin and explores the potential for using it to treat skin diseases, but reports no new clinical results.
44 citations
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July 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This article reviews the skin condition myxedema associated with hypothyroidism, highlighting its characteristic non-pitting, glycosaminoglycan-rich nature, and reports no new results.
24 citations
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July 2011 in “PubMed” This review discusses the classic skin characteristics of hypothyroidism, notably generalized myxedema caused by increased glycosaminoglycan deposition, and reports no clinical results.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that thyroid volume was increased in PCOS patients with insulin resistance, with potential influences from TSH and LH levels on these changes.
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.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Research” This study surveyed individuals and found that awareness and understanding of thyroid disorders, particularly symptom recognition and the importance of early detection, are low, highlighting the need for targeted public health initiatives to improve knowledge and management.
115 citations
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August 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” In this study, T3 and T4 were found to directly influence human hair follicles in vitro, enhancing keratinocyte proliferation, prolonging the hair growth phase, and affecting pigmentation.
5 citations
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July 2020 in “Curēus” This case study reports complete beard hair regrowth in a man with beard alopecia areata after six months of treatment with 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide cream.
8 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” This study reports a novel TRbeta gene mutation associated with resistance to thyroid hormone syndrome, which may contribute to various forms of alopecia in the affected family members.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Medicine and Public Health” In this study, researchers found that overt hyperthyroidism was the most prevalent thyroid disorder among patients, especially in women, and it was characterized by classic symptoms like high pulse rate and weight loss, highlighting the importance of early identification and management to prevent complications.
6 citations
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that individuals with alopecia areata had significantly higher serum levels of retinol-binding protein 4 and increased IgG immunoreactivity against it, suggesting a role in the disease's pathogenesis.
3 citations
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May 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” This study found that METTL1 is upregulated in papillary thyroid cancer tissues and promotes cancer cell proliferation and metastasis through its tRNA methyltransferase activity.