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 …

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 …

In recent times, more than 50% of the global population is facing hair-related issues
(alopecia) which is seen mostly amongst the people in the age group of 30–40 years. The …

One of the most potent pro-inflammatory mediators is the earlyacting cytokine interleukin-1.
Its actions are regulated by a structurally related anti-inflammatory cytokine known as the …

Celiac disease is frequently associated with other auto-immune disorders but has never
been reported in association with alopecia areata. In a routine clinical practice, 3 patients …

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is hypothesized to be an organ-specific autoimmune
disease mediated by T cells directed to the hair follicle. Genetic susceptibility may be …

Alopecia areata is a common and sometimes disabling chronic inflammatory disorder of the
hair and nails. Genetic factors, that are now beginning to be identified, are undoubtedly …

Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune gluten-dependent enteropathy characterized by
atrophy of intestinal villi that improves after gluten-free diet (GFD). CD is often associated …

Many diseases, notably those having a strong autoimmune component, have been shown to
have an association with specific human leukocyte antigens (HLA). The molecular basis for …

Background The aim of this study was to investigate the human leukocyte antigen (HLA)
characteristics of Turkish alopecia areata patients, and the correlation of the HLA profile with …