Psychological Stress-Induced Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata: Autoimmune and Apoptotic Pathways

Psychological Stress-Induced Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata: Autoimmune and Apoptotic Pathways

Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune dermatological disease with multifactorial etiology and is characterized by reversible hair loss in patches. AA may be closely related to emotional stress and influenced by psychological factors as part of its pathophysiology; however, its etiology remains predo...

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Main Authors: Dongkyun Ahn, Hyungjun Kim, Bombi Lee, Dae-Hyun Hahm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
alopecia areata
stress
substance P
corticotropin-releasing hormone
immune privilege
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/14/11711

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