January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had a significantly higher mean platelet volume compared to healthy individuals, suggesting a potential link between hematological markers and the severity of the disease.
January 2021 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” In this study, the MPV/PC ratio was identified as a potential tool for assessing disease activity in alopecia areata, with higher ratios in active and severe cases compared to inactive and mild/moderate ones.
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December 2023 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This review discusses the relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome and inflammation, highlighting various inflammatory markers, but reports no new clinical results.
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July 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” In this study, researchers found that women with telogen effluvium had lower MCV/RDW ratios, MPV, and ferritin levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting iron deficiency's involvement in this chronic hair loss condition.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had higher levels of ESR, CRP, and mean platelet volume compared to controls, and that these markers, along with the neutrophils to lymphocytes ratio, were associated with increased disease severity.