Relationship of Hypothyroidism with Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia: Insights from a Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
The results show hypothyroidism causally associated with AA onset, but not AGA. These findings address contentious issues in observational studies. Comprehensive thyroid function assessments are crucial for AA patients, emphasizing thorough clinical examinations' importance.
Authors
- Xinlyu Huang
- Ya Bin Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5775-3861)
- Ge Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7730-7286)
- Huizi Gong
- Fang Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3456-160X)
- Hanlin Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8276-793X)
Institutions
- Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University (CN)
- Beijing Children’s Hospital (CN)
- Beijing Chaoyang Emergency Medical Center (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s474168
- Primary Topic
- Hair Growth and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China