A Case Control Study of Serum Vitamin D Levels in Alopecia Areata

September 2020 in “ International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ”

Bobbili Tarun Kesava Naidu, Kavya Baddireddy

alopecia areata serum vitamin D 25-OH Vitamin D vitamin D deficiency hair loss vitamin D

TLDR People with alopecia areata had lower vitamin D levels, but these levels did not relate to how severe their condition was.

In the case control study conducted by Naidu and Baddireddy in 2020, they examined the serum vitamin D levels in 70 newly diagnosed cases of alopecia areata and compared them with 70 healthy controls. The results showed that serum Vitamin D levels were significantly lower in patients with alopecia areata than in the control group (p<0.05). However, there was no statistically significant relationship between serum 25-OH Vitamin D levels and the severity of the disease (p=0.06). Therefore, while the prevalence of serum 25 (OH) deficiency was significantly higher in the alopecia areata group, no significant relation was found with disease severity.

View this study on msjonline.org →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Related Community Posts Join

6 / 1000+ results

community 2 months update, experiencing massive gains

in Progress Pictures 444 upvotes 10 months ago

A user reports significant hair regrowth after 2 months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, oiling, derma rolling, and taking multivitamins, omega 3, and vitamin D. Some users discuss the frequency of derma rolling, with varying practices ranging from once every two weeks to four times a week.

community 1mg fin daily. 1 month, 11 months, 1 year 2 months.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2129 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared impressive hair regrowth results after using 1mg finasteride daily for over a year, with minimal side effects. The user also mentioned taking biotin gummies and experiencing periods of shedding followed by thicker hair growth.

community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA

in Treatment 445 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.

community Should I get transplant #4 or just shave my head?

in Transplants 169 upvotes 3 months ago

A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.

community can someone please tell me its going to get better? im bawling my eyes out

in Female 67 upvotes 2 years ago

A 16-year-old girl is experiencing hair loss, which has worsened despite using minoxidil and multivitamins. Suggestions include broader hormone testing and considering other treatments like spironolactone if the hair loss is due to androgenic alopecia.

community What do these pictures say about my hair and scalp if anything? Miniaturization, inflammation, etc.?

in Research/Science 74 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss and scalp issues, with people discussing possible treatments such as Nizoral shampoo, Minoxidil, neem oil, and finasteride.

Related Research

3 / 3 results

research Alopecia Areata: A Multifactorial Autoimmune Condition

148 citations, December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity”

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.

research Linear Alopecia Areata

4 citations, November 2018 in “JAAD case reports”

Alopecia areata can sometimes appear as a straight line of hair loss instead of round patches.

research Treating Resistant Cases of Alopecia Universalis

May 2018 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology”

Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with prostaglandin-F eye drops can significantly regrow hair in alopecia universalis.