Shared Medical Appointments for Female Pattern Hair Loss

January 2021 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”

Maryanne M. Senna, Dustin H. Marks, Gideon F. Smith

female pattern hair loss FPHL shared medical appointments SMAs

TLDR SMAs improve patient satisfaction and may be cost-effective for female hair loss.

The document discusses the use of shared medical appointments (SMAs) for female pattern hair loss (FPHL). SMAs involve group consultations and have been found to be well-received by patients, improving their knowledge and satisfaction with treatment. SMAs may be a useful tool for managing FPHL in a cost-effective and efficient manner, with shorter wait times and more patients per provider hour compared to typical consultation appointments. However, further research is needed to fully evaluate the effectiveness of SMAs for FPHL.

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