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The objective of this study is to assess the parathyroid-vitamin D-calcium axis in subjects with alopecia areata. The hypothesis behind this study is that hypovitaminosis D might contribute to the pathogenesis of alopecia areata.
Alopecia Areata (AA) is a T-Cell mediated, non-scarring, polygenic, autoimmune disease of the hair follicle. It has been reported to be associated with other autoimmune diseases, especially autoimmune thyroid disease and vitiligo. It is more common in females. Recently, vitamin D deficiency has been claimed to contribute to the pathogenesis of multiple autoimmune disease. There is a strong inverse correlation between the level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and the autoimmune disease in adolescents.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alopecia Areata | Individuals with Alopecia Areata (AA) |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Vitamin D levels will be reported in subjects and correlated with the calcium and parathyroid levels. | This study consists of a single clinic visit. After subject has completed the informed consent process and meets eligibility criteria, a blood sample will be collected. Lab results from this one-time lab draw will be evaluated. | Initial clinic visit (day 1) |
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Men and women in and around the Sioux Falls area
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Wael Eid, MD | Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Avera Research Institute | Sioux Falls | South Dakota | 57105 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000506 | Alopecia Areata |
| ID | Term |
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| D000505 | Alopecia |
| D007039 | Hypotrichosis |
| D006201 | Hair Diseases |
| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
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Serum
| D017437 |
| Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |