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Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles and may harm heart health.
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Hair loss can cause significant social and emotional issues, especially for women and young men.
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January 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Non-immune factors play a significant role in alopecia areata.
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December 2013 Men with more vanadium in their blood and who drink less soy milk are more likely to have hair loss.
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April 2025 in “Nature Communications” GIANT improves brain imaging by using genetics to better map brain regions.
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January 2015 Personality traits significantly affect the onset, progression, and psychological impact of alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in customizing treatments and ensuring medication safety.