November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” BST2 is highly expressed in certain immune cells in alopecia areata, suggesting a role in the disease.
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Zebrafish help understand genetic causes of skin pigment disorders like albinism.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.
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April 2024 in “JAAD International” Adults with alopecia areata stick to their medication better than those with atopic dermatitis.
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March 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” People with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher genetic risk for cardiovascular diseases.
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November 2019 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Higher hair iron levels are linked to changes in brain structure and function.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Some multiple sclerosis treatments may trigger hair loss conditions like alopecia areata.
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October 2003 in “Annales de Génétique” A specific gene mutation causes different hair defects in Indian monilethrix families.
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June 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” High beta-hydroxybutyrate levels may worsen hair loss in alopecia areata.
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June 2016 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” People with alopecia areata have lower blood zinc and iron, and higher hair iron, copper, chromium, and nickel.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
October 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Oxidative stress is linked to mild patchy alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Vitamin D deficiency is common in children with and without alopecia areata, and more research is needed.
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February 2018 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genetic markers linked to reproductive potential were identified by their impact on a protein's ability to bind to genes.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” HPLC may detect prediabetes and diabetes earlier than Immunoturbidimetry because it shows higher A1c levels.
September 2024 in “Archives of Medical Science” Alopecia areata is linked to immune system differences, with specific biomarkers like CXCL9 and CXCL10 being key for diagnosis and potential treatment targets.
September 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Patients with Alopecia Areata have lower levels of zinc and biotin than healthy individuals.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Alopecia areata patients may have higher blood pressure and blood sugar, indicating a future risk of metabolic issues.
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November 2023 in “Reproductive biology and endocrinology” Most women with PCOS have insulin resistance, especially those with phenotype B.
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January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” The BASP classification helps predict patient behavior and improve treatment for hair loss.
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January 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study suggested certain immune cells might cause alopecia areata, but it was retracted.
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February 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Alopecia areata is more common in Black and Hispanic people but less diagnosed in those with lower socioeconomic status.
February 2026 in “South Asian Research Journal of Biology and Applied Biosciences” Alopecia areata patients have higher hormone levels, suggesting hormonal screening could help in treatment.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain gene variations might increase the risk of a hair loss condition in Koreans.
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People with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have metabolic syndrome than healthy individuals.