The Autoimmune Basis of Alopecia Areata: A Comprehensive Review

    October 2014 in “ Autoimmunity reviews ”
    Naseeha Islam, Patrick S.C. Leung, Arthur C. Huntley, M. Eric Gershwin
    Studysummary This review discusses alopecia areata, highlighting its autoimmune aspects, environmental triggers, and current treatment options, but reports no new clinical results; recent studies suggest JAK pathway intervention may offer therapeutic potential.
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