Alopecia Areata: A Multifactorial Autoimmune Condition

    December 2018 in “ Journal of autoimmunity ”
    Theodoros Simakou, John Butcher, S. Reid, Fiona L. Henriquez
    Studysummary This review discusses genetic and environmental factors contributing to autoimmunity in alopecia areata and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for further study on its aetiology and pathophysiology.
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