Do prolactin and its receptor play a role in alopecia areata?

Context: Studying the link between prolactin and autoimmunity has gained much ground over the past years. Its role played in alopecia areata (AA) is not clear yet, as previous reports yielded controversial results. Aims: This study aimed to measure the serum level of prolactin and to detect the expr...

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Main Authors: Samar M El Tahlawi, Nermeen H El Eishi, Rima K Kahhal, Rehab A Hegazy, Ghada M El Hanafy, Rania M Abdel Hay, Olfat G Shaker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2018;volume=63;issue=3;spage=241;epage=245;aulast=El