Type 1 Interferon Signature in the Scalp Lesions of Alopecia Areata

    March 2010 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Mehran Ghoreishi, Magdalena Martinka, Jan P. Dutz
    Studysummary This study demonstrated the expression of type 1 interferon-related proteins in inflammatory lesions of alopecia areata, showing a distinct distribution pattern compared to cicatricial alopecia.
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