Attitudes of Dermatologists in the Southeastern United States Regarding Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

November 2009 in “ BMC dermatology ”

Niyati Mukherjee, Dean S. Morrell, Madeleine Duvic, Paul W. Stewart, Lowell A. Goldsmith

alopecia areata National Alopecia Areata Registry AA hair loss

Studysummary This study found that dermatologists in the southeastern U.S. often offer less frequent treatment for children with alopecia areata compared to adults, with more treatment also recommended for more advanced stages of hair loss.

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This study examined the treatment practices of dermatologists in the southeastern United States for alopecia areata (AA) through anonymous questionnaires and analysis of the National Alopecia Areata Registry (NAAR) database. Results indicated that dermatologists recommended treatment less frequently for children than adults and for more advanced stages of hair loss. The NAAR data confirmed that it was relatively common for no treatment to be offered for AA. Overall, the study found that dermatologists' treatment of AA was inconsistent, highlighting the need for a stronger evidence base to provide more consistent treatment options.

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