14 citations
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February 2007 in “Irish Veterinary Journal” This study reported the first known case of tertiary hypothyroidism in a dog, diagnosed after a Labrador treated for hyperadrenocorticism presented with related symptoms and an MRI-revealed pituitary mass.
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).
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.
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September 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” This study found that hypothyroidism is more prevalent in older Indian females, with common symptoms including weight gain, weakness, and hair loss often associated with other conditions like type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports that nonscarring diffuse hair loss in women is most common in the 21-40 age group, with low serum ferritin, vitamin B12, and vitamin D3 levels contributing to its pathogenesis.