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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.

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.

This study, conducted at a tertiary care hospital, found no statistically significant association between male pattern hair loss and levels of serum ferritin or thyroid-stimulating hormone, suggesting these factors may not play a role in this condition.

This study found that patients with alopecia areata may have higher rates of autoimmune disorders, particularly thyroid dysfunction, compared to the general population.

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.

This literature review found that pediatric patients with vitiligo may have increased risks of conditions such as atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, autoimmune thyroid disease, and psychiatric disorders, impacting their quality of life. Screening should consider these risks for effective management.

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.

A woman with multiple autoimmune diseases showed improvement in hair loss but not in skin discoloration after treatment.

This study explores autoimmune associations in pediatric patients with alopecia areata at a tertiary care center but reports no new clinical findings.

This study reports a high prevalence of comorbid autoimmune conditions, particularly thyroid disorders and psoriasis, among vitiligo patients in Boston teaching hospitals.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

This study observed that patients with pemphigus have a higher incidence of hypothyroidism, inflammatory bowel disease, and diabetes compared to the general population.

This case report presents the first known instance of combined polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2 in a patient, exploring potential mechanisms for their interrelation.

This systematic review and meta-analysis reports a significant familial risk of autoimmune and related conditions among relatives of individuals with Alopecia Areata, highlighting the importance of comprehensive family monitoring and genetic counseling.

This study found a high prevalence of thyrotoxicosis among females in Gujranwala, Pakistan, particularly noting typical symptoms such as goiter, sweating, and menstrual irregularities.

This study suggests that female patients with alopecia areata, especially those with nail abnormalities and atopic diseases, have a higher prevalence of autoimmune disease comorbidities.

In this study, researchers evaluated hirsutism in young females aged 18-24 using the modified Ferriman-Gallwey scoring system, finding that 52% showed mild to moderate-to-severe symptoms, often linked to menstrual irregularities and underlying endocrine disorders like polycystic ovary syndrome and thyroid issues.

This study found that individuals with frontal fibrosing alopecia have increased odds of thyroid disease, lupus erythematous, vitiligo, and heart disease, supporting the consideration of FFA as a systemic disorder.

This study found that among US adults with vitiligo, the most prevalent autoimmune comorbidities were thyroid disease and alopecia areata, with evidence suggesting greater vitiligo extent increases prevalence of several autoimmune conditions.

This study found that laboratory testing practices for alopecia areata vary among international hair experts, with the majority routinely conducting thyroid function and complete blood count tests, yet exhibiting diverse approaches toward testing for other conditions or before prescribing systemic therapy.

In this retrospective chart review, researchers found that patients with scarring alopecia, including central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, have a higher prevalence of various systemic comorbidities, such as vitamin D deficiency and metabolic syndrome, compared to the general US population.

This article highlights differences in childhood alopecia areata compared to adult cases but reports no new clinical findings.

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.

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.

This review examines the clinical presentation and management strategies for alopecia areata, focusing on pediatric patients, and highlights the need for addressing its psychological impacts; it reports no new clinical findings.

This letter reports three cases of diffuse hair loss linked to hyperprolactinaemia but does not present new research findings.

This study provides an updated systematic review and meta-analysis showing that alopecia areata is associated with significantly higher odds of several autoimmune and metabolic comorbidities compared to healthy controls.

This study found that in adults with vitiligo, certain autoimmune diseases are associated with factors like age, sex, and extent of vitiligo, suggesting tailored screening strategies based on these variables.

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.

This review discusses the complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and its frequent association with other autoimmune conditions, focusing on personalized medicine to potentially improve patient care.