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This study found that female pattern hair loss is more common than previously thought among Indian women, with the most frequent pattern being diffuse hair loss over the vertex.

This study found that hypothyroidism in women with PCOS significantly increased insulin resistance and obesity, which might worsen metabolic issues and impact conditions like hair loss and infertility.

This study found that experimentally induced hypothyroidism in rats is associated with impaired skin structure, but topical application of triiodothyronine (T3) improved these changes to resemble normal skin.

This report describes a case of a 75-year-old woman whose diagnosis of hypopituitarism led to significant weight gain and improved physical function with treatment, highlighting the potential for overcoming frailty when investigating underlying causes in elderly patients.

This review discusses the guidelines for using and monitoring mood stabilizers in bipolar disorders, highlighting that only a minority of patients receive guideline-adherent monitoring.

This article discusses the clinical features, differential diagnosis, and natural history of loose anagen syndrome in children but reports no new clinical findings.

Thorough evaluation and lab tests are crucial for understanding hair loss causes.

This article discusses hair loss disorders in domestic animals, but it contains no abstract or new research findings.

Cats lose fur due to various reasons, including allergies, infections, genetics, hormones, diet, cancer, stress, and some conditions are treatable while others are not.

A woman lost her hair from stress after a bee attack and her sister's death.

This article discusses the extent of investigation needed for diffuse alopecia in women but reports no new findings.

This study analyzed 77 patients with alopecia treated at Kyung Hee University Hospital, noting insomnia as a common symptom and frequently used the herbal treatment Shineung Yangjin Dan.

This article highlights that nurses may not be sufficiently aware of the potential for various drug groups, beyond cytotoxic drugs, to cause alopecia, and emphasizes the importance of early recognition of this side effect.

In this study, heifers exposed to thyroid irradiation up to 30 Gy showed changes in thyroid hormone levels but tended toward recovery, without affecting immunity or productivity.

This study found that hair loss in Chesapeake Bay retrievers may be related to abnormal production of adrenal sex hormones, with further research needed to explore its heritability and treatment options.

This source discusses premature greying of hair, often linked to lifestyle, stress, and nutritional deficiencies, and notes mainstream dermatology focuses on dietary supplements, while homeopathy offers a holistic approach for treatment.

This source discusses the various causes of premature greying of hair, highlighting lifestyle, genetic factors, and nutritional deficiencies, and contrasts mainstream dermatology's focus on nutritional supplementation with homeopathy's holistic treatment approach for long-term management.

This article provides physician associates with an evidence-based approach to diagnosing and treating alopecia, focusing on recognizing patterns, identifying triggers, and applying targeted interventions to improve patient outcomes in hair loss.

This case study of a 43-year-old woman with primary hypothyroidism found that an integrated Ayurvedic treatment over 20 weeks led to normalized thyroid function and relief of hypothyroid symptoms, highlighting Ayurvedic therapy's potential role in managing the condition.

This study review reports that alopecia areata is often associated with autoimmune thyroid diseases like Hashimoto thyroiditis, suggesting targeted thyroid screening based on symptoms and risk factors may improve detection while minimizing unnecessary tests.

This review identifies sebaceous gland disorders as key indicators of hormonal imbalances, detailing how various hormones affect sebaceous function, and emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to improve diagnosis and management by integrating endocrine, metabolic, and dermatologic insights.

This study found that women with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia had a substantial prevalence of systemic comorbidities, including strong associations with dyslipidemia, uterine leiomyomas, and anxiety disorders.

This study found that subclinical hypothyroidism was present in nearly 19% of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, with no significant associations between thyroid dysfunction and most clinical features, but higher prevalence noted in those with hair loss and heavy menstrual bleeding.

This narrative review explores current understanding and management of female pattern hair loss, highlighting the role of genetic and environmental factors, and discussing diagnostic approaches like trichoscopy alongside emerging therapeutic strategies.

In this case-control study, individuals with alopecia areata showed significantly elevated levels of inflammatory markers IL-4, IFN-γ, and CRP, as well as reduced serum Folate and Ferritin, suggesting the condition's multifactorial pathophysiology involves immune activation, systemic inflammation, and micronutrient deficiencies.

This article reviews emerging therapies for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting advances like androgen-receptor antagonists and improved minoxidil delivery that aim to enhance treatment efficacy and safety.

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 review found that dermatological manifestations often indicate systemic diseases, with endocrine-metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases, and renal or hepatic conditions frequently linked to specific skin changes, highlighting the diagnostic importance of skin examination in internal medicine and endocrinology.

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 review discusses the psychological and economic impact of alopecia areata in Asia, highlighting significant quality of life reductions and a substantial financial burden on patients without providing new clinical results.