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Genetics of alopecia areata
1Department of Medicine (Dermatology), University of Melbourne, St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia.
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|December 6, 2000
Abstract:
Alopecia areata is a common disorder with a genetic predisposition where interaction with environmental factors leads to episodes of terminal hair loss. In this review article, we examine the evidence for a genetic basis to this disorder and discuss the prospects for future research into genetic susceptibility areas and the problems that are likely to be encountered in such research.