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 Exploring the hair follicle immune privilege state in nonsegmental vitiligo May 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Hair follicles in nonsegmental vitiligo are better protected from immune attacks than in 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 BH14 Multiple sclerosis and alopecia areata: drug-induced alopecia areata or coexisting autoimmune phenomena? June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Some multiple sclerosis treatments may trigger hair loss conditions like alopecia areata.