July 2025 in “Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology” In this case report, researchers observed that two sisters with congenital immune disorders experienced partial hair regrowth while receiving tofacitinib for severe alopecia areata, highlighting the need for careful clinical and laboratory monitoring due to potential infection risks associated with JAK inhibitor therapy.
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May 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review examines the immunological aspects of alopecia areata, focusing on genetic, neuroimmunological, and immune privilege factors, but does not report new clinical findings.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Autoimmunity” This systematic review and meta-analysis reports a significant familial risk of autoimmune and related conditions among relatives of individuals with Alopecia Areata, highlighting the importance of comprehensive family monitoring and genetic counseling.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This case study reports co-localized vitiligo and alopecia areata on the scalp of a 33-year-old Indian male, with marked improvement following intralesional corticosteroid treatment, suggesting a shared autoimmune pathogenesis.
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December 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found significant associations between certain MICA variants and haplotypes with alopecia areata, suggesting MICA as a potential candidate gene linked to the disease's susceptibility and severity.