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A Potential Role for IL-4 and IL-13 in an Alopecia Areata-Like Phenotype: A Clinical Perspective.
The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings - 1 Nov 2020
Marks Dustin H, Senna Maryanne M
Abstract excerpt
Although alopecia areata (AA) has been traditionally classified as a strictly T helper type 1-mediated process, the T helper type 2 (Th2) pathway may contribute to an AA-like phenotype in some individuals. Herein, we describe three clinical cases that support the potential role of Th2 activity through the upregulation of IL-4 and IL-13 in an AA-like phenotype.
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