Treatment patterns and healthcare resource utilization among patients with alopecia areata: A real‐world chart review in South Korea

This study reviewed the medical charts of 151 adult patients with severe alopecia areata (AA) in South Korea to understand treatment patterns and healthcare resource utilization. The study found that 66% of patients were diagnosed with severe AA at initial presentation, with a mean age of 37.1 years. Most patients (93.4%) received pharmacological treatment, and 45.5% underwent multiple treatment lines over an average of 24 months. Hair regrowth was observed in 71% of patients, with 59.2% experiencing significant regrowth. The median time to regrowth was 13.7 months. Dermatologist visits averaged 12.9 per person-year, and 6% of patients were hospitalized, primarily due to treatment-related issues. The study highlights the high patient and economic burden of AA in South Korea and the need for more effective treatment strategies.