Association among Thyroid Dysfunction, Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis and Eczema in Children with Alopecia Areata

Javad Ghaffari; Ghasem Rahmatpour Rokni; Armaghan Kazeminejad; Hosein Abedi

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2017.050

Authors

Javad Ghaffari Infectious Disease Research Center with Focus on Nosocomial Infection, Bou-Ali Sina Hospital, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari
Ghasem Rahmatpour Rokni Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari
Armaghan Kazeminejad Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari
Hosein Abedi Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2017.050

Keywords:

Alopecia areata, Atopic dermatitis, Allergic rhinitis, children, asthma

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Alopecia areata is a non-scarring hair loss, which typically starts quickly. Atopy is one of the possible predisposing risk factors for this condition.

AIM: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of thyroid disease, atopic dermatitis and allergic diseases in children with alopecia areata and compare the results with healthy individuals.

METHODS: This case-control study was conducted on 50 patients with alopecia areata, diagnosed by a dermatologist, and 150 healthy individuals as the control group. Participants filled the questionnaires, and necessary tests were performed.

RESULTS: In this study, the mean age of the participants was 2.55 Â± 14.26 and 3.19 Â± 11.92 in the case and control groups, respectively. Prevalence of asthma was 22% in the case group and 12.5% in control group (P = 0.109). Also, allergic rhinitis and eczema were observed in 20% and 22% of the subjects of the case group, whereas they were reported to be 8% and 10% in the control group (PV = 0.03 and 0.175, respectively). Moreover, 28% and 8% of the participants in the case and control groups had a family history of atopy and allergic disorders, respectively (P = 0.046). A significant difference was observed between the two groups regarding gender, type of delivery and contact with animals.

CONCLUSIONS: According to the results of this study, a significant association was observed between the prevalence of alopecia areata and atopic conditions, such as allergic rhinitis and history of atopic dermatitis.

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