COLLAB: A Global Survey of Clinical and Laboratory Assessment in Alopecia Areata by Hair Specialists

    May 2025 in “ JEADV Clinical Practice ”
    Cathal O’Connor, Aoife Boyle, Leila Asfour … Dmitri Wall
    Studysummary This study found that laboratory testing practices for alopecia areata vary among international hair experts, with the majority routinely conducting thyroid function and complete blood count tests, yet exhibiting diverse approaches toward testing for other conditions or before prescribing systemic therapy.
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