Alopecia areata: burden of disease, approach to treatment, and current unmet needs.
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Clinical and genetic aspects of alopecia areata: a cutting edge review.
Ho C-Y, Wu C-Y, Chen JY-F, et al. Genes. 2023;14(7):1362.
Efficacy and safety of ritlecitinib in adolescents with alopecia areata: results from the ALLEGRO phase 2b/3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Hordinsky M, Hebert AA, Gooderham M, et al. Pediatr Dermatol. 2023;40(6):1003-1009.
Development of the alopecia areata scale for clinical use: results of an academic-industry collaborative effort.
King BA, Mesinkovska NA, Craiglow B, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022;86(2):359-364.
Two phase 3 trials of baricitinib for alopecia areata.
King B, Ohyama M, Kwon O, et al. N Engl J Med. 2022;386(18):1687-1699.
When to expect scalp hair regrowth during treatment of severe alopecia areata with baricitinib: insights from trajectories analyses of patients enrolled in two phase III trials.
King B, Shapiro J, Ohyama M, et al. Br J Dermatol. 2023;189(6):666-673.
Efficacy and safety of ritlecitinib in adults and adolescents with alopecia areata: a randomised, double-blind, multicentre, phase 2b-3 trial.
King B, Zhang X, Harcha WG, et al. Lancet. 2023;401(10387):1518-1529.
Cultural competence for the 21st century dermatologist practicing in the United States.
McKesey J, Berger TG, Lim HW, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2017;77(6):1159-1169.
Burden of illness in alopecia areata: a cross-sectional online survey study.
Mesinkovska N, King B, Mirmirani P, et al. J Investig Dermatol Symp Proc. 2020;20(1):S62-S68.
The burden of alopecia areata: A scoping review focusing on quality of life, mental health and work productivity.
Muntyanu A, Gabrielli S, Donovan J, et al. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2023;37(8):1490-1520.
Alopecia areata investigational assessment guidelines. National Alopecia Areata Foundation.
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Quality of life in children and adolescents with alopecia areata—a systematic review.
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Alopecia areata: an updated review for 2023.
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Alopecia areata: a review on diagnosis, immunological etiopathogenesis and treatment options.
Sterkens A, Lambert J, Bervoets A. Clin Exp Med. 2021;21(2):215-230.
Baricitinib safety for events of special interest in populations at risk: analysis from randomised trial data across rheumatologic and dermatologic indications.
Taylor PC, Bieber T, Alten R, et al. Adv Ther. 2023;40(4):1867-1883.
Efficacy of baricitinib in patients with various degrees of alopecia areata severity: post-hoc analysis from BRAVE AA1 and BRAVE AA2.
Taylor S, Korman NJ, Tsai TF, et al. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2023;13(12):3181-3191.
The role of serum Th1, Th2, and Th17 cytokines in patients with alopecia areata: clinical implications.
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Clinical Practice Guidelines
The Alopecia Areata Consensus of Experts (ACE) study: Results of an international expert opinion on treatments for alopecia areata.
Meah N, Wall D, York K, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020;83(1):123-130.
The Alopecia Areata Consensus of Experts (ACE) study part II: Results of an international expert opinion on diagnosis and laboratory evaluation for alopecia areata.
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Patient and Caregiver Resources
Alopecia Life.
Children’s Alopecia Project.
National Alopecia Areata Foundation.
Alopecia Areata in Adolescents
Updated Approaches to Managing the Whole Patient
Faculty: | Amy McMichael, MD |
Release: | 04/11/2024 |
Expiration: | 04/11/2025 |
Strengthening Your Alopecia Areata Management Muscles
New and Emerging Treatments for Adolescents
Faculty: | Maryanne Makredes Senna, MD |
Release: | 05/17/2024 |
Expiration: | 05/17/2025 |