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May 2025 in “Antioxidants” This study found that lipid peroxidation products play a clear role in the pathogenesis of skin diseases like psoriasis, vitiligo, and alopecia, but their role in diseases like melanoma and atopic dermatitis remains unclear.
September 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Dermatology” This study found that children with alopecia areata had higher levels of oxidative stress markers but showed no significant differences in depression and suicide tendencies compared to healthy peers.
This review discusses the association between hair element levels and autism spectrum disorder, reporting links between neurotoxic elements like mercury and lead and pathogenesis, alongside potentially protective roles for zinc and copper balance.
August 2026 in “Adolescencia e Saude” This narrative review found a strong association between oxidative stress and the severity of alopecia areata, noting that increased oxidant and reduced antioxidant biomarkers correlate with higher disease severity scores, and emphasizes the need for larger prospective studies for clinical validation.
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July 2013 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that alopecia areata patients had higher oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation levels than healthy controls, suggesting potential involvement in the disease's pathogenesis.