February 2024 in “Folia Medica” In this study, PRP therapy showed effectiveness in treating mild to moderate alopecia areata in patients with normal antithyroid antibodies, while those with severe forms or elevated antibodies did not experience significant benefits.
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December 2010 in “American journal of transplantation” This study describes three female islet transplant recipients who unexpectedly developed alopecia areata about 7 years post-transplant, with a possible link to immunosuppressive treatment regimens.
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December 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that thyroid-stimulating hormone receptors are functionally expressed in various skin cells, implying potential physiological and pathological roles in skin, especially in conditions like autoimmune diseases.
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers found that Hashimoto's thyroiditis patients, despite being in euthyroid status, experienced more severe extrathyroidal symptoms compared to healthy controls, and elevated thyroid antibodies were linked to lower health-related quality of life and increased inflammation.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report discusses a Korean woman who experienced recurrent episodes of painless thyroiditis over 22 years, highlighting the challenges in management due to a lack of established guidelines.