The Correlation Between Red Cell Distribution Width, Autoimmunity, and Nail Involvement in Alopecia Areata

July 2019 in “ The European research journal ”

Gülhan Gürel

alopecia areata red cell distribution width autoimmunity nail involvement inflammation RDW

TLDR RDW can be a useful marker for inflammation in alopecia areata patients.

This study evaluated 170 patients with alopecia areata to investigate the correlation between red cell distribution width (RDW), autoimmunity, and nail involvement. The results showed that RDW levels were significantly higher in patients with nail involvement and a history of autoimmune disease. The study concluded that RDW could serve as a simple, inexpensive, and accessible marker of inflammation in alopecia areata patients.

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