Retinal Abnormalities in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    July 2026 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Kimia Ameri, Mark Ashamalla, Maheshver Shunmugam … Jeffrey Donovan
    Studysummary This study found that patients with alopecia areata have a significantly higher risk of retinal abnormalities, suggesting common immune mechanisms, though the low absolute risk indicates that screening should be led by symptoms rather than done routinely.
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