Pathology Laboratory Study Alopecia Areata

Over the last 5 years John P. Sundberg, PHD has been apart of an extensive research pathology program that has studied possible new treatments for Alopecia Areata via “mouse models”. “Our mouse model has proven to be very useful as a preclinical model to test new treatments for alopecia areata before being used in humans” states Sundberg.

Additional data has revealed alopecia has a complicated genetic basis that involves 4 or more genes. These genes include those involved in susceptibility to the disease and genes that regulate pigmentation of the skin and hair. As well as other conditions, such as thyroid problems, which have been associated with AA subsets,” as summarized in the November “Clinical Snippets” published in the journal.

Alopecia Areata is a progressive disease causing hair loss in adult humans and is thought to be triggered by the auto ammune system.

Personaly I find this information very intresting as I have had an over active thyroid for some time, not to mention that possibly their will be a cure for alopecia!

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