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    Alopecia Areata: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical, Immunologic, and Genetic Perspectives

    October 2025 in “ Discover Immunity. ”
    Ebru Akbaba, Esra Aydemir, Furkan Ayaz
    Studysummary This review discusses the classification, diagnosis, and potential treatment pathways for Alopecia Areata, emphasizing the complex genetic and immunological factors involved, but reports no new clinical results.
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