Treatment Patterns and Healthcare Resource Utilization Among Patients With Alopecia Areata: A Real-World Chart Review in South Korea

This study reviewed the treatment patterns and healthcare resource utilization among 151 adult patients with severe alopecia areata (AA) in South Korea. Conducted through a web-based chart review of 40 dermatologists, 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 two or more lines of treatment over an average of 24 months. Hair regrowth was observed in 71% of patients, with 59.2% experiencing major 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 a significant patient and economic burden of AA in South Korea and an unmet need for more effective treatment strategies.