scholarly journals Evaluation of Serum Level of Vitamin D in Patients with Female Pattern Hair Loss Thesis

2021 ◽  
pp. 157-162
Author(s):  
Manar Elsayed Taha Sadoma ◽  
Ghada Fawzy Rezk Hassan ◽  
Manal Mohamed ALI Elbatsh ◽  
Zeinab AbdElsamd Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Serum Level ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Vitamin D3 ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Female Pattern Hair Loss ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
25 Hydroxy Vitamin D

Background: Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is the most common cause of alopecia in women, characterized by diffuse non-scarring hair loss in frontal, central, and parietal areas of the scalp. Vitamin D is a factor that has recently been considered in dealing with these patients.  Objective: The aim of this work was to evaluate the serum level of 25 hydroxy vitamin D in patients with FPHL to elucidate its possible role in the pathogenesis of the disease. Methods: This study included 45 patients with female pattern hair loss; Evaluation of vitamin D level by Elisa was done for both control and patients. Results: Regarding vitamin D levels, mean ± SD. 18.0 ± 11.97. Conclusion: This study indicated the correlation between FPHL and decreased serum levels of Vitamin D3. It is recommended to evaluate serum Vitamin D3 levels as well as other hormone assays in these patients.

scholarly journals Vitamin D serum levels and peripheral arterial disease among southern Brazilian adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 268-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Bonatto ◽  
Vera Maria Vieira Paniz ◽  
Clandio de Freitas Dutra ◽  
Ruth Liane Henn
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Serum Level ◽  
Peripheral Arterial Disease ◽  
Ankle Brachial Index ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Arterial Disease ◽  
Serum Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
Peripheral Arterial

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE To investigate the association between low serum vitamin D levels and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). METHODS A cross-sectional study with a consecutive sample of 133 individuals from Caxias do Sul, Brasil. We considered PAD patients those with an ankle-brachial index (ABI) ≤ 0.90 or with arterial revascularization. Vitamin D serum level was categorized as sufficient (≥30 ng/mL), insufficient (>20 to 29 ng/mL), and deficient (<20 ng/mL). Prevalence ratios (RP) were calculated through Poisson regression. RESULTS The prevalence of PAD was 50.7% (95% CI 42-59). After adjustment for potential PAD risk factors, RP were 1.08 (95% CI 0.66-1.76) for insufficient serum level and 1.57 (95% CI 0.96-2.57) for deficient vitamin D serum level; (p for trend = 0.020). CONCLUSION Vitamin D serum levels showed an inverse and significant dose-response relationship with PAD.

scholarly journals Incidence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL)

2021 ◽  
pp. 48-53
Author(s):  
Erum Siddiqui ◽  
Shakila Yousuf ◽  
Sumbul Nisar ◽  
Faryal Hussain Memon ◽  
Anum Sharif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Vitamin D3 ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Pattern Hair Loss

Background: Female pattern hair loss is also observed in women without increased androgen levels. Vitamin D is a factor that has recently been considered in dealing with these patients. Deficiency of Vitamin D might be correlated with diffuse hair loss. Objective: To determine the frequency of serum levels of Vitamin D3 in patients with female pattern of hair loss (FPHL) at tertiary care hospital Karachi. Methodology: This cross-sectional research was conducted upon a sample of 163 female patients (chosen via non-probability – consecutive sampling) presenting to the Dept. of Dermatology, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi from 29th July 2018 to 28 th January 2019, with a clinical diagnosis of FPHL. Data was recorded onto a structured questionnaire containing inquiries pertaining to basic biodata, sociodemographic details, and inferences obtained from blood tests (CBC, serum ferritin, TSH level and vitamin D level). Serum 25 OH Vitamin D level < 20 was taken as deficient, 21-29 was insufficient and over 30 was sufficient. Data was analyzed using SPSS. v. 21.0. Results: The mean age was 30.39±6.36 years. Mean FPHL duration was 5.85±2.89 months. Total 63.2% patients were classified as mild, 26.45% patients were classified as moderate and 10.4% patients were classified as severe. Total 73% patients were found as vitamin D deficient, 22.1% as vitamin D insufficient and 4.9% as vitamin D sufficient. Significant association of vitamin D deficiency was observed with education status, vitamin D intake since past 6 months, and socio economic status. Conclusion: Results showed high vitamin D3 deficiency (73.0%) among patients with female pattern of hair loss (FPHL).

scholarly journals SCREENING FOR VITAMIN D, CALCIUM AND THYROID HORMONE SERUM LEVELS IN HEALTHY ADULT LIBYAN FEMALES

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 483-487
Author(s):  
Rehab R Walli ◽  
◽  
Amal A Ammar ◽  
Rema A Abojarida ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Serum Level ◽  
Thyroid Hormones ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Healthy Adult ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Serum Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
The Status

Vitamin D deficiency is becoming endemic in many parts of the world.Several studies demonstrated a relationship between vitamin D deficiency, hypocalcemia and thyroid disorders. The purpose of this study was to examine the serum level of Vitamin D in healthy adult Libyan women and the status ofserum calcium and thyroid hormones. Serum vitamin D levels were measured in 174 healthy women who are classified in groups according to the age(Mean age 34±14 years). Our results revealed that vitamin D deficiency is very common among Libyan adult females because the mean of vitamin D was 13.4 ± 6.4 (n=174). Vitamin D deficiency was considered at serum levels lower than 20 ng/ml.In addition, we evaluated serum level ofcalcium and Thyroidfunction hormones (TSH, T3 and T4) in only60participants from 174 who are included in this study.It has been previously shown that individuals with low vitamin D levels have low thyroid functionbut our results here indicated that serum thyroid hormones and calcium analysis were lay within the normal rang in most of the participants. Therefore, we strongly recommend the screening for Vitamin D deficiency in all adult Libyan females and encourage the advisability of increasing vitamin D intake combined with following up its serum level to avoid over dose.

scholarly journals No correlation was observed between vitamin D levels and disability of patients with multiple sclerosis between latitudes 18° and 30° South

2017 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yara Dadalti Fragoso ◽  
Tarso Adoni ◽  
Soniza Vieira Alves-Leon ◽  
Samira L. Apostolos-Pereira ◽  
Walter Oleschko Arruda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Serum Vitamin D ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
The Mean ◽  
25 Oh Vitamin D

ABSTRACT Objective: Vitamin D has taken center stage in research and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). The objective of the present study was to assess the serum vitamin D levels of a large population of patients with MS and controls living in a restricted tropical area. Methods: Data from 535 patients with MS and 350 control subjects were obtained from 14 cities around the Tropic of Capricorn. Results: The mean serum 25-OH vitamin D level was 26.07 ± 10.27 ng/mL for the control subjects, and 28.03 ± 12.19 ng/mL for patients with MS. No correlation was observed between vitamin D levels and the disability of patients over the disease duration. Conclusion: At least for the region around the Tropic of Capricorn, serum levels of vitamin D typically are within the range of 20 to 30 ng/mL for controls and patients with MS.

scholarly journals Serum vitamin D3 level in patients with female pattern hair loss

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yalda Nahidi ◽  
Mahnaz Banihashemi ◽  
NaserTayyebi Meibodi ◽  
Lida Jarahi ◽  
Mojgan Dolatkhah
Keyword(s):  
Hair Loss ◽  
Vitamin D3 ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Female Pattern Hair Loss

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KADAR VITAMIN D SERUM DENGAN KUALITAS HIDUP PADA PASIEN EPILEPSI

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edith Fitriyana Girsang ◽  
Aris Catur Bintoro ◽  
Dwi Pudjonarko
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Epilepsy Patient ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
Spearman Test

  THE CORRELATION BETWEEN VITAMIN D SERUM LEVELS WITH QUALITY OF LIFE IN EPILEPSY PATIENTABSTRACTIntroduction: Epilepsy affects overall health status and decreases the life quality of epilepsy patient. Seizure frequency, seizure type, daily activity disorder, depression and anxiety also affect the quality of life epilepsy patient. Vitamin D is considered as a neurosteroid modulator of nerve excitability and seizure susceptibility. Studies of vitamin D direct role in epilepsy are limited. Nevertheless, some studies show the role of vitamin D as an anticonvulsant that reduces the incidence of seizures.Aim: To determine the correlation between vitamin D serum levels with quality of life in epilepsy patient.Method: A cross sectional observational study on people with epilepsy in neurology clinic at Dr. Soeselo Hospital, Slawi, Dr Kariadi Hospital, and Tugurejo Hospital, Semarang in July 2017-January 2018. The quality of life was assessed with Quality of Life in Epilepsy 31 (QOLIE-31). Vitamin D serum levels measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Data were analyzed using Spearman test. Results were considered significant if p<0.05.Results: There was no correlation between vitamin D serum levels with quality of life in epilepsy. There was significant correlation between anxiety with quality of life and there were difference between age group with quality of life. Discussion: There was no correlation between serum vitamin D levels and  quality of life in epilepsy patient.Keywords: Epilepsy,quality of life epilepsy, vitamin DABSTRAKPendahuluan: Epilepsi mempengaruhi status kesehatan secara keseluruhan dan menurunkan kualitas hidup pasien epilepsi. Frekuensi bangkitan, tipe bangkitan, gangguan aktivitas harian, depresi dan ansietas, juga memengaruhi kualitas hidup pasien epilepsi. Vitamin D dianggap neurosteroid, sebagai modulator eksitabilitas saraf dan kerentanan bangkitan. Bukti langsung untuk peran vitamin D dalam epilepsi terbatas. Namun beberapa penelitian menunjukkan peran vitamin D sebagai antikonvulsan yang mengurangi kejadian bangkitan.Tujuan: Mengetahui hubungan kadar vitamin D serum dengan kualitas hidup pada pasien epilepsi.Metode: Penelitian potong lintang terhadap pasien epilepsi yang berobat ke Poliklinik Saraf RSUD Dr. Soeselo, Slawi, RSUP Dr. Kariadi, Semarang, dan RS Tugurejo, Semarang pada bulan Juli 2017-Januari 2018. Kualitas hidup dinilai menggunakan kuesioner Quality of Life in Epilepsy 31 (QOLIE-31), pengukuran kadar vitamin D serum menggunakan metode enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Data dianalisis dengan uji Spearman, hasil dianggap bermakna jika p<0,05.Hasil: Tidak didapatkan hubungan antara kadar vitamin D serum dengan kualitas hidup serta domainnya pada pasien epilepsi. Didapatkan hubungan yang bermakna antara ansietas dengan kualitas hidup dan antara kelompok usia dengan kualitas hidup.Diskusi: Tidak terdapat hubungan bermakna antara kadar vitamin D serum dengan kualitas hidup pada pasien epilepsi.Kata kunci: Epilepsi, kualitas hidup, vitamin D

Vitamin D levels in children with otitis media with effusion

QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Adly Mohamed ◽  
Marwa Mohamed EL-Begermy ◽  
Ahmed Abdelmoneim Teaima ◽  
Mohamed Ali Abdelghafar
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Otitis Media ◽  
Otitis Media With Effusion ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Control Group ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Serum Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
25 Hydroxy Vitamin D ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Objective To investigate the relationship between otitis media with effusion (OME) and serum vitamin D level in children. Methods This prospective case control study was conducted at Ain Shams University Hospitals between February 2018 and May 2019. The study population included 50 children with OME confirmed by tympanometry type (B) who will undergo adenotonsillectomy and grommet tube insertion compared to 50 children without OME confirmed by tympanometry type (A) who will undergo adenotonsillectomy. Measurement of serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D using electrochemiluminescence technique from a blood sample (3cm) taken from them on the day of surgery. Results In this study, the mean age of the cases was 4.24 ± 0.80 and 5.34 ± 1.19 years for the controls besides 23 (46%) of the OME group were boys and 27 (54%) were girls, compared with 29 (58%) boys and 21 (42%) were girls in the control group. The mean levels of vitamin D in children with OME was 16.24 ± 7.14 ng/mL and in children in the control group was 15.89 ± 5.84 ng/mL (P = 0.815) and it was statistically non significant. Conclusion There was no significant relation between vitamin D serum level and the incidence of OME in children.

scholarly journals Which factors are associated with sarcopenia and frailty in elderly persons residing in the community?

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 755-766
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Pillatt ◽  
Rutiana Silva Patias ◽  
Evelise Moraes Berlezi ◽  
Rodolfo Herberto Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Frail Elderly ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
Low Serum

Abstract Objective: to broaden knowledge about the factors associated with sarcopenia and frailty in elderly persons residing in the community. Method: an integrative systematic review based on the PRISMA recommendations was carried out, using articles published from 2012 to March 2017 in the PubMED, SciELO, Virtual Health Library, CINAHL and Springer electronic databases with the following descriptors: frail elderly, sarcopenia and etiology and their synonyms. The articles identified by the initial search strategy were independently assessed by two researchers, according to the eligibility criteria, and the articles selected were evaluated for methodological quality. Results: the results of this survey show that frailty may be associated with sarcopenia, low serum vitamin D levels, anemia, subclinical hyperthyroidism in men, while the greatest evolution in women was for osteoporosis. An association between sarcopenia and advanced age was also observed, with worsening quality of life, physical-functional capacity, nutritional status and comorbidities, as well as an increased risk of death in sarcopenic elderly persons. Conclusion: this systematic review showed that low serum levels of vitamin D are associated with frailty and factors that predispose this condition. It is therefore important to monitor the serum levels of this vitamin in the elderly population, and it is suggested that new studies are carried out related to supplements of this vitamin in frail elderly persons.

scholarly journals Association of Serum Level of 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Deficiency and Pulmonary Function in Healthy Individuals

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Maryam Moghaddassi ◽  
Marzieh Pazoki ◽  
Ahmad Salimzadeh ◽  
Tayeb Ramim ◽  
Zahra Alipour
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Serum Level ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Forced Vital Capacity ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
25 Hydroxy Vitamin D

Background. Besides the extensive regulatory role in growing number of biologic processes, vitamin D has been recently considered essential for lungs function as well as protective against exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. We assessed the correlation between vitamin D serum levels with pulmonary function in healthy individuals. Methods. In a cross-sectional study, healthy volunteer (n=92) participants underwent the following laboratory procedures: a blood test, a 24-hour urine collection test, and the serum level of 25-hydroxy vitamin D before undergoing spirometry. Linear correlation coefficient was calculated to detect the association between serum level of 25-hydroxy vitamin D and pulmonary volumes. Results. The mean age of participants was 39.95±9.98 years. 48% of participants showed different levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D deficiency. We recognized a consistent direct positive correlation between serum levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D and lung function volumes. The coefficient for forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1 second, forced expiratory flow 25–75%, and forced expiratory volume in 1 second/forced vital capacity ratio were 0.610, 0.509, 0.454, and 0.551, respectively. Conclusions. Our findings suggest correlation between higher serum levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D and improved pulmonary function. Accordingly, supplemental vitamin D might significantly improve treatment response.

scholarly journals Deficiency of Vitamin D in Allergic Rhinitis: A Possible Factor in Multifactorial Disease

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 112-116
Author(s):  
Anil Jain ◽  
Pankaj Shah ◽  
Datt Modh ◽  
Bhaskar Thakkar ◽  
Ashish Katarkar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Normal Population ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Multifactorial Disease ◽  
Serum Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
Immunological Effects ◽  
K Deficiency

ABSTRACT Allergic rhinitis is a common condition affecting 5 to 40% of general population and its prevalence is increasing. It is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation of nasal mucosa. As per recent studies, there is an association between serum vitamin D levels and allergic rhinitis status. Vitamin D has major role in the regulation of calcium metabolism. In addition to this, it also has a number of immunological effects and takes part in immunomodulation, which can significantly affect the outcome of allergic responses like in allergic rhinitis. Aims and objectives To establish the correlation between vitamin D3 serum levels and allergic rhinitis. Materials and methods Vitamin D levels were assessed in 23 patients with allergic rhinitis diagnosed clinically by allergic rhinitis and its impact on asthma 2008 criteria and results were compared with vitamin D status in the normal population of same region. Results The levels of serum vitamin D levels were significantly low in the patients of allergic rhinitis. Conclusion Measuring of serum levels of vitamin D could be considered in the routine assessment of patients with allergic rhinitis. How to cite this article Thakkar B, Katarkar A, Modh D, Jain A, Shah P, Joshi K. Deficiency of Vitamin D in Allergic Rhinitis: A Possible Factor in Multifactorial Disease. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2014;7(3):112-116.

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