Total and Longitudinal Body Dimensions in Ukrainian Men with Alopecia Areata

The study examined 81 young Ukrainian men with alopecia areata and compared their body dimensions to 82 healthy controls. Results showed that men with alopecia areata had significantly greater body mass, body surface area, acromial height, and digit anthropometric points, but lower pubic and trochanteric heights, indicating shorter lower limbs and longer upper limbs and torso. These differences suggest a "subpathological" constitutional type. No significant differences were found among patients with different severity levels of alopecia areata. The findings imply both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the disease's development.