Alopecia Areata Increases the Risk of Stroke: A 3-Year Follow-Up Study

    June 2015 in “ Scientific Reports ”
    Jiunn‐Horng Kang, Herng‐Ching Lin, Senyeong Kao … Shiu‐Dong Chung
    Studysummary In this study, patients with alopecia areata were found to have a higher risk of stroke over a 3-year follow-up period compared to those without the condition.
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