The Impact of Appendectomy on the Occurrence of Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Cohort Study

    Jin Cheol Kim, Jieun Maeng, Jee Woong Choi
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    Studysummary This study found that individuals who had undergone an appendectomy showed a higher incidence of alopecia areata, with a hazard ratio of 2.27, suggesting that appendectomy may impact gut microbiome and immune regulation related to hair health.
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