Chronic systemic inflammation is a risk factor that increases the development of atherosclerosis and predisposes to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The systemic inflammatory profile of alopecia areata (AA) regarding IFNγ and Th1 cytokine dysregulation has previously been described, suggesting an increased incidence of CVDs in this population. No previous studies investigated the possible relationship between atherosclerosis and AA by cardiovascular imaging techniques. To determine the prevalence, distribution and burden of subclinical atherosclerosis in AA.
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