Economic Burden of Alopecia Areata in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from a Societal Perspective: A Cost-of-Illness Analysis

    December 2025 in “ Journal of health economics and outcomes research ”
    Khalidah A. Alenzi, Abdulrahman Alturaiki, Mohammad I. Fatani … Ali Almomatin
    Studysummary This study analyzed the economic burden of alopecia areata in Saudi Arabia, finding significant costs driven by productivity loss and drug expenses, with severe cases incurring higher expenses, emphasizing the need for better treatment protocols and access to therapies.
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