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 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 Effects of cyclosporine A on clinical and histologic abnormalities in dogs with sebaceous adenitis 34 citations , January 2005 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” Cyclosporine A can reduce inflammation in dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but ongoing treatment is needed.
research Abstract 1219: Defective catagen entry in EGFR deficient skin precedes cutaneous inflammation April 2012 in “Cancer Research” EGFR deficiency in skin causes hair follicle issues and inflammation.
research 9. Immunology and Genetics November 2009 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” The document concludes that Borrelia afzelii causes a skin condition in France, a gene is linked to hair loss in Caucasian women, and various genetic mutations affect skin diseases.