Influence of Climate Factors on Pediatric Alopecia Areata Flares in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    October 2021 in “ Scientific Reports ”
    Elisabeth A. George, Leslie Castelo‐Soccio, Elana Putterman … Eunyoung Cho
    Studysummary This study suggests that certain climate factors, particularly UV index and precipitation, may influence seasonal flare patterns in children with alopecia areata, especially those with atopic conditions.
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