Alopecia Associated With Hyperthyroidism
Alopecia Associated With Hyperthyroidism
Keywords:
hair loss, hyperthyroidism, womenAbstract
Alopecia(hair loss) can occur as a result of any chronic systemic illness, endocrinopathies, pregnancy, lactation and by certain drugs. Among endocrine disorders, thyroid disorders are common. Both hyper and hypothyroidism are associated with alopecia. A case of 28year old women who presented with thinning of eyebrow, loss of patch of scalp hair & leg hair was investigated. Her thyroid function studies confirmed the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. After treatment with antithyroid drugs, the eyelashes, scalp hair & leg hair regrew. So, it may be concluded that hair loss may be an early sign of hyperthyroid state.
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6. Paus R and Cotsarelis G. The biology of hair follicles .N Engl J Med 1999;341:491-7.
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10. Drake LA , Dinehart SMl. Guidelines of care for androgenetic alopecia . American Academy of dermatology. J Am Acad Dermatol 1996; 35: 465-9.
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2012-12-31
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Kamal, D. S., Ahmed, Q. S., & Sayyeda, D. K. (2012). Alopecia Associated With Hyperthyroidism: Alopecia Associated With Hyperthyroidism. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 3(5), 134–137. Retrieved from https://www.nicpd.ac.in/ojs-/index.php/njirm/article/view/424
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