Stem Cell Apoptosis in HIV-1 Alopecia

    August 2006 in “ Journal of Cutaneous Pathology ”
    Carlos Baptista Barcauí, Ana G. Silva, Mírian Nacagami Sotto, Bernd Genser
    Studysummary This study found that diffuse alopecia in HIV-1-infected patients is characterized by higher rates of follicular stem cell apoptosis compared to controls, suggesting a hair cycle disturbance associated with the infection.
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