Ophthalmologic Comorbidities in Alopecia Areata

    November 2025 in “ Journal of Clinical Medicine ”
    Piedad Marcela Guavita Falla, Diego Buendía‐Castaño, Ángela Hermosa‐Gelbard … David Saceda‐Corralo
    Studysummary This review article explores the potential systemic nature of alopecia areata, highlighting the association with ocular abnormalities and suggesting that shared pathogenic pathways may lead to eye symptoms occurring at younger ages than usual.
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