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Clinical and Genetic Aspects of Alopecia Areata: A Cutting Edge Review.
Genes - 28 Jun 2023
Ho Chih-Yi, Wu Chiu-Yen, Chen Jeff Yi-Fu, Wu Ching-Ying
Abstract excerpt
Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic, non-scarring, immune-mediated skin disease that affects approximately 0.5-2% of the global population. The etiology of AA is complex and involves genetic and environmental factors, with significant advancements in genetic research occurring in recent years. In addition to well-known genes such as PTPN22, CTLA4, and IL2, which have been widely supported as being associated with...
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