research Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I Chain-Related Gene A Polymorphisms and Extended Haplotypes Are Associated with Familial Alopecia Areata 44 citations , December 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genetic markers, especially the MICA gene, are linked to alopecia areata.
research Case of alopecia induced by sorafenib, possible mechanism similar to alopecia areata 4 citations , November 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Sorafenib may cause hair loss in a way similar to alopecia areata.
research 516 Possible role of ILC1 in the pathogenesis of alopecia areata (AA) 3 citations , April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” ILC1 cells contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Coexistence of dermatomyositis and alopecia areata: Insight into pathogenesis January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” DM and AA may share a common cause.
research Does collapse of immune privilege in the hair-follicle bulge play a role in the pathogenesis of primary cicatricial alopecia? 39 citations , November 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Immune privilege collapse in hair follicles may cause permanent hair loss in certain conditions.