research Association Between IL16 Gene Polymorphisms and Susceptibility to Alopecia Areata in the Korean Population 11 citations , December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” IL16 gene variations may affect the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
research Inheritance-Specific Dysregulation of Th1 and Th17-Associated Cytokines in Alopecia Areata 1 citations , August 2023 in “Biomolecules” Certain immune-related proteins are higher in people with alopecia and their healthy relatives, hinting at a genetic link.