Akhyani M, Farnaghi F, Seirafi H, Nazari R, Mansoori P, Taheri A. The Association between Nuchal Nevus Flammeus and Alopecia Areata: A Case-Control Study.
Dermatology 2005;
211:334-7. [PMID:
16286742 DOI:
10.1159/000088503]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2004] [Accepted: 01/28/2005] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND
The association of alopecia areata (AA) with nuchal nevus flammeus (NNF) has been demonstrated by previous studies.
OBJECTIVES
The aim of this study was to investigate whether AA is associated with NNF.
METHODS
199 AA patients and 215 controls without AA were examined for the presence of NNF.
RESULTS
35 patients (17.6%) in the AA group had NNF. In the control group, 20 patients (9.3%) had NNF (odds ratio = 2.08, 95% confidence interval 1.43-2.73; p = 0.013). A statistically significant association was found between the presence of NNF and duration of the AA (p < 0.001). The presence of NNF was associated with severity of AA (p < 0.001).
CONCLUSIONS
The results of our study suggest a link between NNF and AA especially in severer and more chronic forms.
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