Increased serum interleukin-17A levels correlate with disease severity and poor prognostic factors in patients with alopecia areata

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is a tissue-specific autoimmune disease characterized by non-scarring and rapid onset of hair loss. Interleukin (IL)-17A is mainly produced by T helper 17 (Th17) cells and may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of various autoimmune diseases including AA. Object...

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Main Authors: Trang Le Thi Thuy, Thang Nguyen Tat, Chuyen Thi Hong Nguyen, Hao Nguyen Trong, Trung Van The
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2021-10-01
Series:Dermatology Reports
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Online Access:https://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/dr/article/view/9398