Alopecia Areata: Understanding the Pathophysiology and Advancements in Treatment Modalities

    January 2025 in “ Cureus ”
    Yozahandy A Abarca, Renee Scott-Emuakpor, Jhanavi Tirth … Humza F Siddiqui
    Studysummary This review highlights that alopecia areata is influenced by genetic, autoimmune, and environmental factors, with emerging treatments like JAK-2 inhibitors showing promise for severe cases.
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