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May 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Autoimmune reactions may cause both alopecia areata and HAM.
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June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” EGFRi/MEKi treatments cause hair follicles to lose some immune protection, leading to inflammation.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain CD8+ T cells attack hair follicles in alopecia areata, suggesting they could be targeted for treatment.
May 2023 in “The Journal of Immunology” Alopecia areata involves unique activation of certain immune cells.
March 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Immune changes and specific genes contribute to male hair loss.