Nailfold capillaroscopy alterations in androgenetic alopecia: A cross-sectional study
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Androgenetic alopecia is considered to be an independent predictor of mortality from diabetes mellitus and heart disease. However, whether androgenetic alopecia causes changes in microcirculation is unknown.Objective:
The objective of the study was to investigate whether alterations in nailfold capillaries occur in androgenetic alopecia patients.Methods:
The nailfold capillaroscopy images of androgenetic alopecia patients and matched controls were collected and analyzed.Results:
The frequencies of avascular areas, dilated, bushy and bizarre capillaries and capillary disorganization, nailfold capillaroscopy scores of 2 or scores both 2 and 3 were significantly higher in the androgenetic alopecia group than in the healthy controls (9.0% vs. 0%, 57.7% vs. 19.2%, 3.8% vs. 0%, 2.8% vs. 1.3%, 3.8% vs. 0%, 38.5% vs. 12.8% and 39.7% vs. 12.8%, respectively).Limitations:
The results of this study may be biased on account of the limited sample size or the presence of an undiagnosed disease in participants which could alter the nailfold capillaries.Conclusion:
Bushy, bizarre and dilated capillaries, capillary disorganization, avascular areas and nailfold capillaroscopy scores of 2 or 2 and 3 were more common in androgenetic alopecia patients than in healthy controls. These findings indicate that abnormalities in microcirculation may be involved in androgenetic alopecia
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
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2022
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