research Assessment of the Mean Platelet Volume-to-Platelet Count Ratio in Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Case Control Study
The MPV/PC ratio can help assess disease activity in alopecia areata.
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research Evaluation of MCV/RDW Ratio and Correlations with Ferritin in Telogen Effluvium Patients
Iron deficiency anemia may contribute to hair loss in women with Telogen effluvium.
research Evaluation of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio, Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio, Mean Platelet Volume, CRP and ESR with Disease Severity in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Higher MPV and CRP levels may indicate more severe alopecia areata.
research Blood Indices in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher NLR, PLR, and MPV may help diagnose androgenetic alopecia.
research A Retrospective Evaluation of the Laboratory Findings of Dermatology Patients Whose Biotin Levels Were Checked
Older people tend to have higher biotin levels, which are weakly linked to certain blood components and negatively linked to triglycerides; biotin should be checked in patients with high triglycerides or medication-related skin issues, and only supplemented if deficient. Vitamin D and folate deficiencies are linked to specific skin conditions.
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2 / 2 resultscommunity Korea launches 1st OTC hair loss drug
Korea launched its first OTC oral hair loss drug, dexpanthenol B5. Users discuss its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects but note a lack of efficacy studies.
community I got my bloodwork done... What now?
The user has been experiencing hair thinning despite taking finasteride and minoxidil for six months. Bloodwork suggests a vitamin D deficiency, and users recommend consulting a doctor and possibly supplementing vitamin D.