Genetic basis of alopecia areata established for first time by Columbia research team

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Genetic basis of alopecia areata established for first time by Columbia research team

A team of Columbia-led investigators has uncovered eight genes that underpin alopecia areata, one of the most common causes of hair loss, as reported in a paper in the July 1 issue of Nature. Since many of the genes are also implicated in other autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes, this discovery may soon lead to new treatments for the 5.3 million Americans suffering from hair loss caused by alopecia areata.

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Tags: Hair, Hair Loss, Genetic, Autoimmune Disease, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Disease and Condition, Genes