4 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research”
This review discusses the economic burden of alopecia areata in adolescents and reports no new results; the authors note that evidence in this area is limited.
6 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research”
This study found that US adolescents with alopecia areata, especially those with alopecia totalis or universalis, experience significantly higher healthcare costs and resource use compared to matched controls.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology”
This study found that patients with alopecia areata in Dubai experience significant disease and economic burdens, especially when comorbid with psychological conditions, despite frequent dermatologist consultations and topical steroid prescriptions.
This study in the United Arab Emirates found that alopecia areata significantly impacts patient quality of life and healthcare resource utilization, particularly among those with higher scalp hair loss.
This study conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reported that severe alopecia areata presents significant treatment challenges due to limited therapies, leading to substantial impacts on patients' quality of life, mental health, and economic burdens.
Hair loss impacts mental health and should be covered by healthcare, with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil being affordable and effective. Some argue hair loss is cosmetic and shouldn't be funded, while others highlight its broader health implications.
A woman is frustrated with her hair loss and the slow, ineffective healthcare system in Canada. She has tried treatments like minoxidil, doxycycline, and kenalog injections, but continues to experience painful inflammation and hair loss.
South Korea is debating whether hair loss treatments should be covered by public healthcare, highlighting the issue's impact on mental health and social functioning. The discussion centers on whether hair loss should be classified as a medical condition rather than a cosmetic issue, considering its psychological effects and the biological processes involved.