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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-10-01
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Series: | Genes |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/13/10/1860 |