Birth Outcomes of Infants Born to Mothers with Alopecia Areata: A Nationwide Population-Based Study in Korea

This nationwide population-based study in Korea examined 45,328 children born to mothers with alopecia areata (AA) and 4,703,253 controls to assess the impact of maternal AA on birth outcomes. The study found that infants born to mothers with AA had a significantly higher risk of preterm birth, low birthweight, and Caesarean section birth compared to controls. Additionally, there was an increased risk of congenital malformations, particularly affecting the urinary and musculoskeletal systems, in infants born to mothers with AA. The findings suggest that maternal AA is associated with an increased risk of adverse birth outcomes.