Factores asociados a alopecia no cicatricial en mujeres adultas, estudio transversal entre enero diciembre 2013

The study aimed to establish the prevalence and associated variables of non-scarring alopecia in Latin American women, analyzing 169 clinical histories of women over 18 years old. The estimated prevalence of non-scarring alopecia was 12.1%, with female pattern hair loss being the most common diagnosis at 35.5%. A significant finding was the positive association between decreased serum ferritin levels and the pathophysiology of chronic telogen effluvium, while no such association was found with thyroid disorders. The study concluded that more research is needed to establish associated variables in Colombia.