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    Real-World Burden of Disease and Clinical Characteristics of Alopecia Areata Among Adults in Brazil: Results from a Cross-Sectional Survey

    July 2026 in “ Dermatology and Therapy ”
    Leonardo Spagnol Abraham, Ashley S. Cha-Silva, Camilla N. De Gaspari … Isabella Doche
    Studysummary In this study, Brazilian dermatologists reported that patients with alopecia areata, particularly those with severe scalp hair loss, often experience an unmet need for advanced therapies that could improve treatment outcomes beyond the limitations of current options.
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