Metabolic and Vascular Inflammation in Alopecia Areata: Linking Uric Acid, Lipid Imbalance and ICAM-1 Upregulation

    December 2025 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Madoc Dawson, Derek Pye, R Mahon … Talveen S. Purba
    Studysummary This study found that uric acid-linked microvascular dysfunction may play a role in alopecia areata, suggesting that targeting endothelial function and uric acid regulation could be a potential management strategy.
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