Discriminative Models of the Possibility of Occurrence and Features of the Course of Alopecia Areata in Ukrainian Men Depending on Body Structure and Size Indicators

June 2025 in “ Reports of Morphology ”

M. A. M. Shakatira, S. V. Dmytrenko, S. V. Prokopenko, Оксана Серебреннікова, L. K. Sorokoumova, R. O. Sheremeta, A. A. Glushak

alopecia areata discriminant models body structure shoulder width tibia width trunk dimensions pelvis dimensions body length

Studysummary This study in young Ukrainian men found that specific body measurements, like shoulder width and tibia epiphysis width, are highly predictive of alopecia areata occurrence, though not for its progression, using discriminant models (p<0.001).

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The study aimed to analyze discriminant models for predicting the occurrence and course of alopecia areata in young Ukrainian men based on body structure and size. It involved 81 patients with alopecia areata and 82 healthy controls. The research found highly informative discriminant models (p<0.001) that could differentiate between healthy individuals and those with alopecia areata, with shoulder width and tibia width being significant factors. However, predicting the course of alopecia areata based on body parameters was not possible. Key differences in models included trunk and pelvis dimensions and body length.

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