research Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome Type 3: Thyroiditis, Vitiligo, and Alopecia Areata
A woman with multiple autoimmune diseases showed improvement in hair loss but not in skin discoloration after treatment.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Shock: A Possible Presenting Manifestation of Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type II
Shock can be an early sign of Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type II.
research An Update on Alopecia and Its Association With Thyroid Autoimmune Diseases
People with alopecia have a higher risk of thyroid cancer.
research The Role of Vitamin D3 Deficiency in the Etiopathogenesis of Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Low vitamin D3 is not linked to different levels of thyroid hormones in people with autoimmune thyroid disease.
research Women With Alopecia Exhibit a Higher Risk for Thyroid Cancer: A Nationwide Cohort Study
Women with alopecia may have a higher chance of getting thyroid cancer.
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5 / 337 resultscommunity I lost the fight against MPB at age 22 despite being on treatments.
The user "ajsr8" shared their story of hair loss despite being on treatments. They started using finasteride in 2019 and later tried topical minoxidil, but it didn't seem to work. They also experienced side effects from other treatments. They are considering cutting off their hair and stopping the medications if there is no improvement in three months. Other users suggested trying different treatments and getting a blood test to check for underlying conditions.
community Vitamin D - I was taking vitamin D last 6 month, my hair is back(4000UI daily)
User took vitamin D for 6 months and experienced hair regrowth. Others suggest comparing hair at the same length and lighting for accurate results.
community I’m 14 years old and I’m losing more hair than my dad. I’ve gone to the doctor 2 times because of this and I’ve received no help. I’m starting to feel like It’s worthless and my hairs gonna look like this forever. I don’t know how anyone could help me but it’s always worth a shot.
A 14 year old who is experiencing hair loss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hair loss.
community Female with hair loss - turns out it’s been thyroid cancer
A woman with hair loss discovered she has thyroid cancer, which was found during an MRI and confirmed with an ultrasound. She advises others with symptoms to see a doctor and shares that her cancer was detected after her dog sniffed her neck and she experienced neck pain.
community Calling out *diffuse thinners* here -- Have you ruled out other factors?
Diffuse hair loss is often linked to genetics but can also be due to health issues like thyroid problems and low vitamin or iron levels. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some seeing improvements after addressing health issues.