Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder characterized by transient, non-scarring hair
loss and preservation of the hair follicle. Hair loss can take many forms ranging from loss in …

Background Alopecia areata is a disorder that results in nonscarring hair loss. The
psychological impact can be significant, leading to feelings of depression and social …

Background Alopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune alopecia with heterogeneous
severity and distribution. Previous studies found conflicting results about AA epidemiology …

Objective To assess the incidence and natural history of alopecia areata (AA) among
unselected patients from a community. Design We conducted a retrospective population …

Alopecia areata (AA) is a nonscarring hair loss condition. Among the many factors under
investigation in the pathogenesis of AA, the main areas of concentration have been genetic …

BACKGROUND: Alopecia areata (AA) is considered an autoimmune disease with
undetermined pathogenesis. Age at onset predicts distinct outcomes. A nationwide study of …

Alopecia areata (AA) is a nonscarring, autoimmune, inflammatory, hair loss on the scalp,
and/or body. Etiology and pathogenesis are still unknown. The most common site affected is …

The cicatricial alopecias encompass a diverse group of disorders characterized by
permanent destruction of the hair follicle and irreversible hair loss. Destruction of the hair …

The pathobiology of alopecia areata (AA), one of the most frequent autoimmune diseases
and a major unsolved clinical problem, has intrigued dermatologists, hair biologists and …

The etiology of alopecia areata (AA), a putative autoimmune disease characterized by
sudden hair loss, has remained obscure. It is not understood, how the characteristic …