Educating For Empathy: Impact Of A Targeted Alopecia Areata Curriculum On Middle School Students

    August 2025 in “ Pediatric Dermatology ”
    Carli D. Needle, Anna Brinks, Caitlin A. Kearney … Kristen I. Lo Sicco
    Studysummary In this pilot study, middle school students who participated in a 30-minute educational program on alopecia areata significantly improved their knowledge of the condition and were more willing to befriend bald peers, supporting the curriculum's potential to reduce stigma and enhance psychosocial well-being.
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    1. Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents With Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2023
    2. Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life in Children and Adults With Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Frontiers in Medicine · 2022

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