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HLA in alopecia areata.

A Kavak1, C Baykal, G Ozarmağan

  • 1Departments of Dermatology and Medical Biology, Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. ays_kavak@excite.com

International Journal of Dermatology
|September 6, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) variations are linked to alopecia areata in Turkish patients. Specific HLA types like HLA-A1 and HLA-B62 were more common, while HLA-DR16 may offer protection against this autoimmune condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunogenetics
  • Dermatology
  • Autoimmune Diseases

Background:

  • Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder targeting hair follicles.
  • Understanding the genetic factors, particularly human leukocyte antigen (HLA) associations, is crucial for disease insights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the HLA profile of Turkish patients with alopecia areata.
  • To determine correlations between HLA types and clinical features like onset, severity, duration, ophiasis, and family history.

Main Methods:

  • Compared 88 alopecia areata patients (including alopecia totalis/universalis) with 100 healthy controls.
  • Utilized the Terasaki microlymphocytotoxicity method for HLA typing.

Main Results:

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  • Significantly higher frequencies of HLA-A1, HLA-B62(15), HLA-DQ1, and HLA-DQ3 observed in patients.
  • HLA-DR16 was less frequent in patients, suggesting a potential protective role.
  • Juvenile onset associated with HLA-Cw7; severe involvement linked to HLA-DR1.
  • No association found between HLA profile and disease duration, ophiasis, or family history.

    • Conclusions:

    • Ethnic variations likely influence the association between HLA and alopecia areata.
    • Specific HLA alleles are associated with alopecia areata susceptibility and clinical presentation in the Turkish population.