Abstract
Alopecia is typically viewed as a localized process, and comorbidities are not usually analyzed. The authors examine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among patients attending an alopecia clinic during a 3-month period. The data showed that 79% of patients had vitamin D deficiency, and the average value of low vitamin D was 19.1 mg/mL in patients. Vitamin D levels have not been examined extensively in skin disorders, and it is not clear whether vitamin D levels are correlative or causative in alopecia. The co-occurrence of both findings at such a dramatic level suggests the need for evaluation of this laboratory value in the alopecia population.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 339-341 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | SKINmed |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - Sep 1 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Dermatology