Abstract

Background: Vitamin D has a central role in neuronal, reproductive, autoimmune, infectious, and heart diseases. Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) is described as a non-scarring, progressive thinning of the hair resulting from a decreasing ratio of terminal hairs to thinner vellus hairs.

Aim: To explore the possibility of vitamin D deficiency contribution to hair loss in women in the local population in West Midlands England.

Method: Records of women from different age groups who were treated in the dermatology outpatient clinic for any skin conditions and had their vitamin D status assessed as part of their usual care. In this study we also examine the impact of vitamin D levels and age on hair loss.

Results: The studies reviewed medical records of 48 patients diagnosed with dermatological conditions. Low levels of vitamin D significantly affects the loss of hair (p = 0.046). The odds ratio estimated is 3.545. Our results show that the impact of low vitamin D level is significantly prevalent for the age groups 35 - 45 and moderately impacted age group 55 - 65 years.

Conclusion: Vitamin D has a significant role in hair-loss process, and possibly early correction may have a role in prevention and treatment in women aged 35 - 45 year of age.

Keywords: Female Pattern Hair Loss; FPHL; Vitamin D; Pre-menopausal women; Post-Menopausal Women; Baldness

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Citation

Citation: Hana Morrissey., et al. “The Possible Association of Female Pattern Hair Loss and Alteration in Serum Cholecalciferol Level”.Acta Scientific Women's Health 2.12 (2020): 28-33.

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