"Alopecia Areata" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Loss of scalp and body hair involving microscopically inflammatory patchy areas.
| Descriptor ID |
D000506
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C17.800.329.937.122.147
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| Concept/Terms |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Alopecia Areata" by people in Profiles.
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An open-label study evaluating the efficacy of abatacept in alopecia areata. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Mar; 84(3):841-844.
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JAK Inhibitors for Treatment of Alopecia Areata. J Invest Dermatol. 2018 09; 138(9):1911-1916.