
Opinion|Videos|December 11, 2024
Discussing the Pathophysiology of Alopecia Areata
Key Takeaways
- Alopecia areata is a chronic autoimmune disorder causing non-scarring hair loss due to immune system attacks on hair follicles.
- Breakdown of immune privilege in hair follicles leads to infiltration by cytotoxic T cells, particularly CD8+ T cells.
Panelists discuss how alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation that attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss and varying disease progression.
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- Describe the pathophysiology of alopecia areata (AA) and what makes it a chronic, autoimmune disease?.
- a. Describe the role of inflammation in AA.
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