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Alopecia Areata Linked to Mental, Autoimmune Risks

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    Patients with alopecia areata have a higher risk of developing psychiatric and autoimmune disorders.

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    The study used data from January 1, 2007, to April 30,

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    The average age at diagnosis was 39.3 years for those with alopecia areata.

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    Patients with alopecia areata had a higher prevalence of psychiatric and autoimmune disorders compared to controls.

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    The study suggests an association between alopecia areata and an increased likelihood of developing psychiatric and autoimmune comorbidities.

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Alopecia Areata Linked to Mental, Autoimmune Risks

  • by Kathryn Wighton, Editor

  • July 31, 2024

  • 3 min

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