research Genome-wide association study in alopecia areata implicates both innate and adaptive immunity 717 citations , June 2010 in “Nature” Alopecia areata involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with specific genes linked to the disease.
research Alopecia areata: a review of disease pathogenesis 191 citations , May 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
research Genetic Basis of Alopecia Areata 40 citations , October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” More research is needed to understand the genetic causes of Alopecia areata to develop better treatments.
research Limited Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich-Plasma Treatment on Chronic Severe Alopecia Areata 1 citations , January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Platelet-rich plasma treatment is not very effective for chronic severe alopecia areata.
research Alopecia Areata 16 citations , January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition that needs more research for better treatments.