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March 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study found evidence that atopic dermatitis may increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, and alopecia areata, but not other autoimmune diseases.
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found an association between atopic dermatitis and autoimmune diseases in both adults and children, with women more likely to experience these complications, but further research is needed due to limited participant numbers.
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July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study reported that Taiwanese pre-teens and teenagers with atopic diseases, such as food allergies and asthma, had a significantly increased risk of developing alopecia areata, with the risk being 9.66 times higher compared to their peers without atopic conditions.
August 2025 in “Kuban Scientific Medical Bulletin” In this study, researchers identified immune differences in children with alopecia areata, finding that cytokine profiles vary based on the presence of atopic diseases; notably, patients with atopy showed a heightened T helper 2 response, potentially influencing cytokine expression and disease severity.
March 2025 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” This study reviewed literature and assessed clinical data on treating alopecia areata linked with atopic diseases, finding that therapies like dupilumab, phototherapy, and JAK inhibitors may address overlapping symptoms, suggesting a focus on reducing pharmacological burden and enhancing quality of life.