Alopecia Areata: A Review of Disease Pathogenesis

    Fateme Rajabi, Lynn A. Drake, Maryanne M. Senna, Nima Rezaei
    Studysummary This study reviewed recent theories on alopecia areata's pathogenesis, highlighting its autoimmune nature due to immune privilege disruption in hair follicles, and noted current treatments have limited efficacy with high relapse rates, underscoring the need for further research into its mechanisms for better therapies.
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