Decreased Lymphocyte Reactivity and Autoimmunity in Alopecia Areata

    August 1981 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Peter S. Friedmann
    Studysummary This study found that patients with alopecia areata had significantly lower T cell numbers and reduced lymphocyte responses compared to healthy controls, correlated with hair loss severity and presence of antithyroid antibodies.
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