March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vitamin D deficiency is common in temporary hair loss, and stress is often a suspected cause.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study, conducted at a tertiary care hospital, found no statistically significant association between male pattern hair loss and levels of serum ferritin or thyroid-stimulating hormone, suggesting these factors may not play a role in this condition.
This study observed that individuals with autoimmune thyroid disease in Georgia had significantly higher frequencies of certain symptoms and Anti-TPO levels compared to controls, with no significant difference in vitamin D levels.
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January 2020 in “World Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” This study used a glucocorticoid-injection model to mimic kidney-yang deficiency syndrome and reported symptoms related to hormonal imbalances in the hypothalamic-pituitary-target gland axes.
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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.