Evaluation of Anthropometric Measurements, Arterial Stiffness and ECG Parameters in Alopecia Areata Patients.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by non-scarring hair loss and has been associated with systemic immune-inflammatory activity and potential cardiometabolic risk. This study aimed to evaluate cardiovascular risk markers-including ECG parameters, arterial stiffness indices, anthropometric measurements, and body composition-in patients with AA according to disease severity and duration, and to compare these findings with healthy controls. Materials and Methods: This case-control study included 50 AA patients (32 men, 18 women; mean age: 28.98 ± 9.81 years) and 50 healthy controls (30 men, 20 women; mean age: 28.00 ± 7.86 years). All participants underwent anthropometric and electrocardiographic evaluations. Body composition

SUBMITTER: Pancar Yuksel E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12734405 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature