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  • Title: Evaluation of serum iron and ferritin levels in alopecia areata.
    Author: Esfandiarpour I, Farajzadeh S, Abbaszadeh M.
    Journal: Dermatol Online J; 2008 Mar 15; 14(3):21. PubMed ID: 18627722.
    Abstract:
    Although immunologic processes and hereditary factors are suggested to play an important role in alopecia areata, the specific etiology is unclear. Iron deficiency has been suggested to play a role, but its effect is controversial. In our case control study, we found a higher mean level of serum iron and ferritin and a lower mean level of TIBC in patients compared to control subjects, but the differences did not reach significance.
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