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What Causes Low Vitamin D Levels In A Person With Alopecia Areata?

My 19 year old son has alopecia aerate, has had cortisone shots on three occassions in the past year. I am having extensive nutritional bloodwork currently done but no results as yet. His Vit. D levels are low, 17,as well. I am looking into a ginger mix to put on his scalp to stimulate growth as well. Any imput?
Thu, 23 Jul 2020
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Hi,

Alopecia areata is mainly an autoimmune disorder leading to hair loss occurring at localised regions of the scalp. Vitamin D deficiency is also considered to be a cause of hair loss. Cortisone injections which you have taken in the past year can also cause vitamin D deficiency as a side effect. I would suggest you to take Vitamin D3 in the form of capsule or powder along with milk. A dose of 60,000 IU can be taken once a week for 4 weeks and levels should be rechecked.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Low Vitamin D Levels In A Person With Alopecia Areata?

Hi, Alopecia areata is mainly an autoimmune disorder leading to hair loss occurring at localised regions of the scalp. Vitamin D deficiency is also considered to be a cause of hair loss. Cortisone injections which you have taken in the past year can also cause vitamin D deficiency as a side effect. I would suggest you to take Vitamin D3 in the form of capsule or powder along with milk. A dose of 60,000 IU can be taken once a week for 4 weeks and levels should be rechecked. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician