Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Disease Management Among Alopecia Areata Patients

    July 2025 in “ BMC Public Health ”
    Jianping Wu, Cheng Zuo, Shasha Cheng, Ling Fang
    Studysummary This study found that patients with alopecia areata have poor knowledge about their condition, but they maintain positive attitudes and engage in proactive practices for disease management, underlining the need for enhanced patient education to improve outcomes.
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