Investigation of Oxidative Stress in Patients with Alopecia Areata and Its Relationship with Disease Severity, Duration, Recurrence, and Pattern

    December 2014 in “ Clinical and experimental dermatology ”
    Jülide Zehra Yenin, Gamze Serarslan, Zafer Yönden, Kemal Türker Ulutaş
    Studysummary This study found that patients with alopecia areata had reduced erythrocyte SOD and GSH-Px activities and elevated plasma MDA levels, suggesting a potential role of oxidative stress in the disease's pathogenesis.
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