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GlossaryThyroidectomy

surgical removal of the thyroid gland

A thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of all or part of the thyroid gland, which is located in the neck and produces hormones that regulate metabolism. This surgery is often performed to treat conditions such as thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, or large goiters that cause symptoms.

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research A Case of Feline Paraneoplastic Alopecia with Secondary Malassezia-Associated Dermatitis

57 citations, August 1998 in “The journal of small animal practice/Journal of small animal practice”

Malassezia-associated dermatitis can cause itching in cats with feline paraneoplastic alopecia.

research Thyroid And Gonadal Regulation Of Hair Growth During The Seasonal Molt In The Male European Badger, Meles Meles L

29 citations, February 1987 in “General and comparative endocrinology”

Thyroid and gonadal hormones control seasonal hair growth and molting in male European badgers.

research Hypothyroidism in Thyroid Carcinoma Follow-up: Orlistat May Inhibit the Absorption of Thyroxine

22 citations, June 2005 in “Clinical Oncology”

Orlistat might block the body's ability to absorb thyroid medication.

research Maintenance and Restoration of Growth in Thyroidectomized Rats

8 citations, March 1942 in “Journal of Endocrinology”

Thyroid hormone treatments help thyroidectomized rats grow normally.

research Vandetanib-Associated Alopecia Areata in a Patient with Metastatic Medullary Thyroid Cancer

1 citations, July 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

A cancer patient developed a type of hair loss after starting a cancer drug called vandetanib.

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community Dht bloodwork results. Currently on topical fin for 4 months.

in Chat 2 upvotes 11 months ago

JeremySoCa's DHT level was 29 ng/dl, considered low, and Estradiol was 26.1 pg/dl within the normal range. They are using topical finasteride for hair loss and had a thyroidectomy due to Graves' disease.