Long-Term Particulate Matter Exposure and Risk of Alopecia Areata: A Nationwide Epidemiological Study with Preliminary In Vitro Evidence

    June 2026 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Minsu Kim, Jihee Nam, J Lee … J W Shin
    Studysummary This study found that long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) is associated with an increased risk of developing alopecia areata, with possible involvement of inflammatory pathways, suggesting PM as a modifiable environmental risk factor.
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