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Do Alopecia Areata and Hair Colour Have a Shared Genetic Component?
Experimental dermatology - 1 Jun 2026
Rieger-Molitor Leonie, Maj Carlo, Redler Silke, Gossmann Yasmina, Ripke Stephan, Pethukova Lynn, Christiano Angela M, Nöthen Markus M, Basmanav F Buket, Betz Regina C
Abstract excerpt
Alopecia areata (AA) is a common T-cell mediated autoimmune disorder, which leads to sudden, non-scarring hair loss. An association between hair pigmentation and AA pathogenesis has long been postulated. Recent epidemiological evidence supports this link, indicating that individuals with darker hair colours have a higher risk of AA, while those with lighter hair colours exhibit a lower risk. This study aimed to...
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