Exploring the Link Between Gut Microbiota and Alopecia Areata: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Analysis
January 2024
in “
International Journal of Dermatology
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New to Alopecia Areata? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary In this study, the researchers used Mendelian randomization to suggest a potential causal link between various gut microbiota and alopecia areata, finding that certain bacteria like Butyricimonas and Phascolarctobacterium may have protective effects, whereas others like Ruminococcaceae UCG003 might increase risk.
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