Hematological Ratios as an Indicator of Severity in Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Nationwide Study

December 2024 in “ PLoS ONE ”

Nicolas André, Sarah Weissmann, Bracha Cohen, Cathy Gordon, Majd Nassar, Inbal Kestenbom, Inbal Golan‐Tripto, Amir Horev

alopecia areata hematological ratios

Studysummary This study found that patients with alopecia areata exhibited higher ratios of neutrophils-to-lymphocytes and eosinophils-to-lymphocytes compared to controls, suggesting potential markers for disease prediction and management.

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The study investigates the use of hematological ratios as indicators of severity in alopecia areata, presenting a retrospective nationwide analysis. The findings deviate from existing literature, suggesting that these ratios can serve as a cost-effective, accessible, and efficient tool for predicting and managing the disease. This approach could improve the understanding and treatment of alopecia areata by providing a more practical method for assessing disease severity.

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