Alopecia Areata Treatment Patterns and Satisfaction: Results of a Real-World Cross-Sectional Survey in Europe

October 2024 in “ Dermatology and Therapy ”

Peter Anderson, James Piercy, Jenny Austin, Simran Marwaha, Kent A. Hanson, Ernest H. Law, Gregor Schaefer, Samantha K. Kurosky, Sergio Vañó‐Galván

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TLDR Current treatments for severe alopecia areata are unsatisfactory, highlighting the need for better options.

A survey conducted among dermatologists in Europe revealed low satisfaction with traditional therapies for alopecia areata (AA), particularly in patients with extensive scalp hair loss (SHL). Some patients discontinued treatment due to worsening conditions, indicating a need for more effective treatments for severe cases of AA.

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