BACKGROUND: An association between alopecia areata (AA) and coeliac disease has recently been reported. AIM: The aim of this paper was to evaluate the possible effect of a gluten-free diet (GFD) on the new growth of hair in 5 alopecic patients with CD. METHODS: CD was diagnosed in 5 patients with AA (universalis in 3 cases and patchy in 2 cases). The diagnosis of CD was based on serological and histological standard criteria. RESULTS: In all patients the GFD resolved CD clinically, serologically and histologically but had no effect on the course of alopecia. CONCLUSION: AA and CD, when associated, present different responses to a GFD and have an independent course. Copyright 2000 S. Karger AG, Basel.
BACKGROUND: An association between alopecia areata (AA) and coeliac disease has recently been reported. AIM: The aim of this paper was to evaluate the possible effect of a gluten-free diet (GFD) on the new growth of hair in 5 alopecic patients with CD. METHODS:CD was diagnosed in 5 patients with AA (universalis in 3 cases and patchy in 2 cases). The diagnosis of CD was based on serological and histological standard criteria. RESULTS: In all patients the GFD resolved CD clinically, serologically and histologically but had no effect on the course of alopecia. CONCLUSION: AA and CD, when associated, present different responses to a GFD and have an independent course. Copyright 2000 S. Karger AG, Basel.
Authors: Rachele Ciccocioppo; Peter Kruzliak; Giuseppina C Cangemi; Miroslav Pohanka; Elena Betti; Eugenia Lauret; Luis Rodrigo Journal: Nutrients Date: 2015-10-22 Impact factor: 5.717