Serum Iron and Ferritin Levels in Alopecia Areata
October 2011
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This study evaluated serum iron and ferritin levels in 50 patients with alopecia areata (AA) compared to 50 control subjects without hair loss. The results indicated no significant differences in mean hemoglobin, ferritin, and iron levels between the two groups. Additionally, these levels did not vary significantly with the extent or duration of AA, family history, history of atopy, or nail involvement. The study concluded that serum iron and ferritin levels did not appear to play a role in the etiology of AA.
