Prescribing Patterns Amongst UK Dermatologists for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
October 2024
in “
JEADV Clinical Practice
”
TLDR UK dermatologists commonly use corticosteroids and minoxidil to treat hair loss conditions.
The study surveyed 26 UK dermatologists to understand their prescribing patterns for treating hair loss conditions such as alopecia areata (AA), female pattern hair loss (FPHL), and frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA). For mild-moderate AA, 65% used topical corticosteroids as the first-line treatment, with 82% finding intralesional corticosteroids most effective. In severe AA cases, 38% used oral corticosteroids first-line, with 25% considering them most effective. For FPHL, 84% used topical minoxidil first-line, while 42% found oral minoxidil most effective. For FFA, 62% used topical corticosteroids first-line, with 37% favoring hydroxychloroquine as the most effective treatment. The findings aim to aid clinicians in making informed decisions for managing hair loss.