The Molecular Puzzle of Autoinflammatory Skin Diseases: A Review of Chosen Conditions

    October 2025 in “ Journal of Applied Genetics ”
    Monika Pieniawska, Karolina Rassek, Tomasz Stein … Katarzyna Iżykowska
    Studysummary This review summarizes current knowledge on four common autoinflammatory skin diseases—vitiligo, alopecia areata, systemic lupus erythematosus, and psoriasis—focusing on their molecular backgrounds, including genetic susceptibility, epigenetic regulation, and immunological pathways.
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