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 A functional polymorphism in interleukin-1α (IL1A) gene is associated with risk of alopecia areata in Chinese populations 11 citations , March 2013 in “Gene” A certain genetic variation in the IL1A gene may lower the risk of a hair loss condition in Chinese people.
research Alopecia areata: a review of disease pathogenesis 191 citations , May 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
research Association of Autoimmune Regulator Gene Rs2075876 Variant, but Not Gene Expression with Alopecia Areata in Males: A Case–control Study 8 citations , October 2019 in “Immunological investigations” The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
research Genetic Polymorphisms of Immunity Regulatory Genes and Alopecia Areata Susceptibility in Jordanian Patients 1 citations , October 2024 in “Medicina” CLEC4D gene variants may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Jordanians.