Global, Regional, and National Burden of Alopecia Areata in Children and Adolescents Aged 0-19 Years from 1990 to 2021 and Projection to 2040

    February 2026 in “ Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”
    Hongzheng Lu, Jinbo Li, Ke Ma … B Zhang
    Studysummary This study found that while the global incidence of alopecia areata in individuals aged 0–19 declined from 1990-2021, the total number of cases rose, with higher burdens among females, adolescents, and low-SDI populations, particularly in Central Sub-Saharan Africa; disparities suggest a need for targeted interventions.
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