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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.
October 2024 in “Eurasian Journal of Medicine” This study observed that among 81 children with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, girls were more affected than boys, with symptoms like neck swelling, fatigue, and hair loss frequently occurring, and most cases requiring treatment with levothyroxine.
November 2024 in “Neliti” This review discusses the difficulty of diagnosing hypothyroidism due to its diverse, nonspecific symptoms that can vary greatly among patients and often mimic other conditions, which may require healthcare providers to be vigilant across various specialties to recognize and diagnose the condition effectively.
August 2026 in “LUMEN ET VIRTUS” 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.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical thyroid hormones may boost hair growth.
3 citations
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August 2013 in “Maǧallaẗ ǧāmiʻaẗ al-anbār li-l-ʻulūm al-ṣirfaẗ” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome had significantly lower levels of estradiol and follicle stimulating hormone compared to fertile women, with no significant differences in testosterone and thyroid hormone levels.
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January 1999 in “Journal of Animal Science” This study observed that combined treatment with thyroxine and hydrocortisone increased lipid accretion and fat cell development in hypophysectomized fetal pigs, suggesting a key role of these hormones in fetal adipogenesis.
35 citations
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June 2015 in “Pediatrics in Review” This article discusses hyperthyroidism in children, highlighting Graves' disease as the most common cause, and underscores the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention to mitigate morbidity; no new clinical results are reported.
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February 2015 in “Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” This study reports that transdermal exposure to owners' topical hormone replacement therapy caused alopecia in six dogs, but the condition resolved after the therapy was discontinued.
27 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series B” This study found that experimentally induced iodine deficiency in growing male lambs led to hypothyroidism, resulting in stunted growth, reduced wool production, and disrupted sexual maturity.
March 2025 in “World Journal of Meta-Analysis” This integrative review analyzed nutritional interventions for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) and found that treatments such as micronutrient supplementation, anti-inflammatory diets, and lifestyle changes may help manage symptoms, though the effectiveness varied among studies.
March 2024 in “Intisari Sains Medis” This study highlights that juvenile SLE patients, particularly with lupus nephritis and critical conditions, may have a higher risk of thyroid dysfunction and low FT4, potentially worsening their prognosis.
November 2024 in “Indian Journal of Animal Health” In this case report, a 7-year-old Labrador with chronic alopecia, weight gain, and dermatitis, was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and treated with levothyroxine and other medications. Improvement, characterized by reduced skin lesions, was observed after two months.
May 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” This study observed that in patients with primary hypothyroidism, common skin conditions like altered skin texture, dry skin, and diffuse hair loss may emerge before a biochemical diagnosis, suggesting these signs should prompt consideration of hypothyroidism.
January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that diode and alexandrite laser hair removal systems did not significantly impact thyroid hormone concentrations, hemoglobin, or bilirubin levels in women undergoing facial hair treatment.
2 citations
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April 2015 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” This study found that patients with hypothyroidism at a tertiary hospital in South India most commonly exhibited skin dryness (xerosis/ichthyosis) and swelling of the feet (pedal oedema).
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this hospital-based cross-sectional study, researchers found that alopecia is more prevalent in younger patients, with alopecia areata and lichen planopilaris being the most common types among noncicatricial and cicatricial cases, respectively; additionally, thyroid abnormalities were frequently associated with both types of alopecia.
March 2026 in “AYUSHDHARA” In this case report, a 45-year-old woman with recently diagnosed hypothyroidism experienced significant symptom relief and a reduction in serum TSH levels after five months of Ayurvedic treatment, despite not using allopathic medication.
56 citations
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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.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study initially suggested a genetic link between thyroid issues and hair loss.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study found a strong association between thyroid disorders and dermatological conditions such as vitiligo, alopecia areata, and melasma, suggesting a benefit to including thyroid function tests in routine investigations for these conditions.
31 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of the neurological sciences” In this case report, a patient with thymoma was observed to have four co-occurring paraneoplastic autoimmune disorders that improved after thymectomy, suggesting a possible link between thymoma and these conditions.
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February 2023 This study found a high prevalence of thyrotoxicosis among females in Gujranwala, Pakistan, particularly noting typical symptoms such as goiter, sweating, and menstrual irregularities.
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June 2005 in “Endocrinology” This study found that applying supraphysiologic doses of topical T3 significantly accelerated wound healing in mice compared to a control vehicle, suggesting its potential as a cost-effective wound treatment.
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August 2022 in “International journal of biological and chemical sciences” This study found that iodine deficiency, iodine excess, or the presence of antithyroid substances affected growth and behavior in Wistar rats, leading to various symptoms such as lethargy and alopecia.
30 citations
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March 2015 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that thyroxine modulates peripheral molecular clock gene expression in human hair follicles, which may have implications for treating clock-related diseases in patients with thyroid dysfunction.
This study observed that intramuscular injection of sodium 131iodide at doses of up to 1 mCi can successfully induce hypothyroidism in rats without significantly damaging muscle or nearby tissues, despite concerns of adverse effects.
January 1992 in “Research Online (University of Wollongong)” This investigation reviews the potential impact of polyunsaturated fatty acids on thyroid hormone action and does not report new results, highlighting a need for further research on dietary treatment for hyperthyroidism.
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September 2022 in “Human genomics” This study identified a coexpression network and key genes associated with thyroid eye disease, potentially aiding in its treatment and diagnosis.
January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This letter discusses the potential role of zinc deficiency in hypothyroid infants with alopecia due to levothyroxine overdose and reports no new results.