The epidemiology of alopecia areata: a population-based cohort study in UK primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a lack of population-based information on the disease burden and management of alopecia areata (AA).

Objectives

To describe the epidemiology of AA, focusing on incidence, demographics and patterns of healthcare utilization.

Methods

Population-based cohort study of 4·16 million adults and children, using UK electronic primary care records from the Oxford-Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Research and Surveillance Centre (RSC) network database, 2009-2018. The incidence and point prevalence of AA were estimated. Variation in AA incidence by age, sex, deprivation, geographical distribution and ethnicity was examined. Patterns of healthcare utilization were evaluated in people with incident AA.

Results

The AA incidence rate was 0·26 p

SUBMITTER: Harries M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9298423 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature