Emotional Burden and Current Management Practices in Pediatric Alopecia Areata: An Online Survey Among Physicians

    January 2025 in “ JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft ”
    Andria Constantinou, Mona Prendke, Agathe Franz … Ulrike Blume‐Peytavi
    Studysummary This study surveyed German dermatologists about treating children and adolescents with alopecia areata, revealing significant emotional challenges like bullying and low self-esteem, dissatisfaction with available treatments, and a need for both psychological support and new therapeutic guidelines.
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