Alopecia Areata: Pathogenesis And Treatment

    November 1984 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Andrew J. Mitchell, Edward A. Krull
    Studysummary This review discusses the potential autoimmune pathogenesis and various contributing factors of alopecia areata, noting that current treatments remain palliative while emerging therapies offer new hope for extensive cases.
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