Treatment Patterns and Unmet Needs in the Management of Alopecia Areata: Results of a Physician's Survey in the Middle East.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by nonscarring hair loss involving the scalp, face, and/or body. Literature on the prevalence, patient characteristics, management approaches, and challenges faced by patients with AA across the Middle East is limited. Therefore, a greater understanding of the current AA landscape within the region is needed. This cross-sectional study surveyed dermatologists from four countries to assess dermatologists' perspectives on the prevalence of AA within the Middle East, as well as patient characteristics, unmet needs, and management strategies.

Methods

This blinded, quantitative, observational study surveyed practicing dermatologists in Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The survey wa

SUBMITTER: Ammoury A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10366040 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature