Paper Title
Evaluation of Oxidant and Antioxidant Status like Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)and Malondialdehyde (MDA) Levels in the Indian Population with Alopecia Areata.

Abstract
Hair loss is caused by alopecia areata (AA), which is a non-scarring inflammatory and autoimmune disorder. The aetiopathogenesis of alopecia areata is uncertain, however autoimmune, genetic predisposition, emotional, and environmental stress are all thought to have a role in its development. Antioxidant/oxidant balance disruption is a common sign of autoimmune, psychological, and environmental stress. As a result, our research looks at the effects of oxidative stress in alopecia areata. Materials and Methods: This was observational prospective study, The present study included 150 A.A patients(cases) and 150 controls attended to Department of Dermatology in collaboration with Department of Biochemistry, LNMC & J.K Hospital, Bhopal. The levels of Iron and Ferritin was estimated by colorimetric Method Results: A total of 300(150 cases of AA +150 controls were included SOD&MDA with mean+ SD are given in the Table no.1. Thetwogroupswerecomparable(P<0.0001),(P<0.0001). The difference in the values SOD and MDA parameters in respect of these groups was highly statistically significant (P<0.0001*). Keywords - MDA, SOD, Oxidant and Antioxidant status ,Alopecia Areata.