Morphological Study of Human Scalp Hair in Relevance to Thyroid Disorders

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Cross-sectional study shows thyroid dysfunction affects hair density and thickness in individuals, suggesting new diagnostic markers.

Hyperthyroidism led to decreased hair density and increased hair loss in participants, indicating significant thyroid impact.
Hypothyroidism resulted in decreased hair thickness and growth irregularities, highlighting differences across thyroid states.
A total of 210 participants were analyzed, with findings statistically significant (P < 0.01) across thyroid dysfunction groups.
Histopathological changes in hair samples linked morphological alterations with thyroid hormone imbalance, emphasizing a new diagnostic approach.

Kudva et al. (2025) studied this question.

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