The Genetics of Alopecia Areata

    December 2001 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Vincent M. Aita, Angela M. Christiano
    Studysummary This review summarizes current genetic knowledge of alopecia areata and provides a theoretical framework for future genetic mapping studies, but reports no new results.
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