Serum Vitamin D Level Is Related to Disease Severity in Pediatric Alopecia Areata

    April 2017 in “ Journal of cosmetic dermatology ”
    Mehmet Ünal, Gülsüm Gönülalan
    Studysummary This study found that while vitamin D deficiency is not the sole cause of alopecia areata, it may worsen the disease, suggesting supplementation could help in pediatric cases.
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