Trace element levels in alopecia areata.

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dc.contributor.authorBhat, Yasmeen Jen_US
dc.contributor.authorManzoor, Sheikhen_US
dc.contributor.authorKhan, A Ren_US
dc.contributor.authorQayoom, Seemaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-28T08:07:35Z
dc.date.available2009-05-28T08:07:35Z
dc.date.issued2009-01-28en_US
dc.description.abstractBACKGROUND: Alopecia areata (AA) is a recurrent, nonscarring type of hair loss considered to be an autoimmune process. Though its etiopathology is not fully understood, there are claims that imbalance of trace elements may trigger the onset of AA. AIM: The aim of the present study was to assess the levels of zinc, copper, and magnesium in the serum of AA patients. METHODS: Fifty AA patients (34 men and 16 women), and fifty age and sex matched healthy control subjects were studied. Samples were analyzed using atomic absorption spectrometric methods. RESULTS: Serum zinc levels were significantly decreased (P < 0.05) in AA patients whose disease was extensive, prolonged, and resistant to treatment, whereas serum copper and magnesium levels showed insignificant rise compared to controls. CONCLUSION: We conclude that copper and magnesium levels are not altered in AA, but the decreased zinc levels found in our study may merit further investigation of the relationship.en_US
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Dermatology, STD and Leprosy, SKIMS Medical College Hospital, Bemina, Srinagar, India. yasmeen_bhat2001@yahoo.co.inen_US
dc.identifier.citationBhat YJ, Manzoor S, Khan AR, Qayoom S. Trace element levels in alopecia areata. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. 2009 Jan-Feb; 75(1): 29-31en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/52145
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.ijdvl.comen_US
dc.titleTrace element levels in alopecia areata.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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