title: Genetics of alopecia areata.
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.
authors: Department of Medicine (Dermatology), University of Melbourne, St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Green
authors: R D
authors: RD
authors: Sinclair
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000506:Alopecia Areata / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics*; D001315:Australia / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010375:Pedigree; D017678:Sex Distribution