Clinical Characteristics, Treatment Patterns, And Outcomes Of Chinese Patients With Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Observational Study

    July 2026 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Youyu Sheng, Zhibing Qiu, Jun Zhao … Qinping Yang
    Studysummary This study examined Chinese patients with alopecia areata and found significant impairment in quality of life, common use of immunomodulatory drugs and supplements, and a 72.9% recovery rate with recurrence, highlighting unmet treatment needs.
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