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October 2024 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Higher inflammation markers are linked to more severe alopecia areata.
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January 2015 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Certain gene variations increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
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September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Certain genetic variants linked to immune response increase the risk of alopecia areata in Taiwanese people.
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April 2023 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Certain blood markers, especially MLR, can help diagnose alopecia areata.
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October 2021 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” Patients with RASopathies are at risk for autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.