Desideratum Dermatologica: Wanted A Dependable And Safe Means To Prevent Alopecia Areata Progression To The Totalis/Universalis State

The document discussed the urgent need for a reliable and safe method to prevent the progression of alopecia areata to more severe forms, such as alopecia totalis or universalis. The author, David A. Fisher, MD, emphasized the importance of developing treatments that could effectively halt the disease's advancement, given the significant psychological and social impact of extensive hair loss. The paper highlighted the lack of dependable therapeutic options available at the time and called for more research and innovation in this area.