research Role of the Autoimmune Regulator (AIRE) gene in alopecia areata: Strong association of a potentially functional AIRE polymorphism with alopecia universalis 86 citations , December 2002 in “Tissue Antigens” A specific gene change is linked to severe hair loss.
research Mechanisms of tolerance and potential therapeutic interventions in Alopecia Areata 12 citations , May 2017 in “Pharmacology & therapeutics” Targeting immune tolerance issues in Alopecia Areata could restore hair growth and maintain remission.