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The role of stress in the pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata: an objective assessment via hair cortisol level

BACKGROUND The pathogenesis of alopecia areata (AA) is poorly understood and multifactorial. There seems to be a strong belief, but conflicting evidence that stress causes or exacerbates AA. Hair cortisol measurement has been proven to be a reliable biological marker for cumulative prior stress. Thi...

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Main Author: Fick, Louis Jean
Other Authors: Khumalo, N P
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Division of Dermatology 2019
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