Overview of Alopecia Areata

    Maria Hordinsky
    Studysummary This article reviews current understanding of alopecia areata, its genetic and immune factors, and discusses ongoing research and treatment development, without presenting new experimental results.
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    Research cited in this study 9

    1. Familial Aggregation of Alopecia Areata Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2016
    2. Alopecia Areata: An Autoimmune Disease Causing Hair Loss The New England Journal of Medicine · 2012
    3. Treatment of Alopecia Areata: What Is New on the Horizon? Dermatologic therapy · 2011
    4. Genome-Wide Association Study in Alopecia Areata Implicates Both Innate and Adaptive Immunity Nature · 2010
    5. Alopecia Areata Update Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2010
    6. 308-nm Excimer Laser for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Children Pediatric dermatology · 2009
    7. Instilled Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution in Patients with Eyelash Alopecia Areata Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2009
    8. Maintenance of Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Is Linked to Prevention of NK Cell Attack Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2007
    9. Cephalalgic Alopecia Areata: A Case Study Cephalalgia · 2006

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    3. Treating Resistant Cases of Alopecia Universalis Journal of cosmetology & trichology · 2018
    4. Management of Autoimmune-Associated Alopecia Areata Nursing Standard · 2010