How Our Microbiome Influences the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is a multifactorial autoimmune-based disease with a complex pathogenesis. As in all autoimmune diseases, genetic predisposition is key. The collapse of the immune privilege of the hair follicle leading to scalp loss is a major pathogenic event in alopecia areata. The microbiota consi...

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Main Authors: Pedro Sánchez-Pellicer, Laura Navarro-Moratalla, Eva Núñez-Delegido, Juan Agüera-Santos, Vicente Navarro-López
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/13/10/1860