Evaluation of Serum 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Levels in Alopecia Areata of Scalp: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

    October 2021 in “ International Journal of Research in Dermatology ”
    Manish Jain, Devendra Kumar Yadav, Asha Nyati, Mohan Lal
    Image of study
    TLDR People with alopecia areata often have low vitamin D levels, which may worsen their hair loss.
    This cross-sectional observational study involved 40 untreated cases of alopecia areata (AA) and 40 age and sex-matched healthy controls, aged 18-45 years. The study found that the mean 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25(OH)D] level in AA patients was 12.45±4.80 ng/ml, which is deficient, compared to the control group's level of 33.73±10.02ng/ml, which is normal. This difference was statistically significant (p≤0.0001). Furthermore, a strong negative correlation was observed between the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score and 25(OH)D level (-0.32), which was also statistically significant (p=0.0462). The study concluded that vitamin D levels are either insufficient or deficient in AA patients and that these levels negatively correlate with the severity of SALT score.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results

      community What should I include in my blood test?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil without success and is considering a comprehensive blood test to explore other causes of hair loss. They are unsure about the necessity and cost of the extensive tests and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the full panel or focus on specific tests.

      community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

      in Research/Science  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.

      community Has anyone tried castor oil?….

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 25-year-old discusses using castor oil combined with minoxidil for alopecia areata after noticing hair loss. They seek advice on the effectiveness of this treatment.

      community Hairloss all over body and head

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 days ago
      A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.

      community Rare Non responder to Finasteride, Dutasteride, and oral minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  78 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.

    Related Research

    3 / 3 results