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Alopecia Areata Expert Insights: Addressing Key Challenges and Advancing Patient Care

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Featured Content

Dr Maryanne Senna
Podcasts
The Reality of Alopecia Areata: Dispelling Myths and Raising Awareness, Part 2
06/20/2025
Maryanne Makredes Senna, MD
In this follow-up episode, Dr Senna tackles 7 of the most common myths surrounding alopecia areata (AA)—from the belief that stress is the sole cause to misconceptions about hygiene, diet, and permanence. She also clarifies treatment...
In this follow-up episode, Dr Senna tackles 7 of the most common myths surrounding alopecia areata (AA)—from the belief that stress is the sole cause to misconceptions about hygiene, diet, and permanence. She also clarifies treatment...
In this follow-up episode, Dr...
06/20/2025
The Dermatologist
Dr Victoria Barbosa
Podcasts
The Role of Patient-Centered Communication in Alopecia Areata Treatment, Part 1
04/17/2025
Victoria Barbosa, MD
In this first episode of a two-part podcast, Victoria Barbosa, MD, introduces the foundational principles of patient-centered communication in the context of alopecia areata. She reflects on why many patients seek second or third opinions and...
In this first episode of a two-part podcast, Victoria Barbosa, MD, introduces the foundational principles of patient-centered communication in the context of alopecia areata. She reflects on why many patients seek second or third opinions and...
In this first episode of a...
04/17/2025
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Diagnostic Dilemmas

Dr Amy McMichael
Videos
The Complexities of Diagnosing and Assessing Alopecia Areata
12/20/2024
Amy J. McMichael, MD
In this video, Amy J McMichael, MD, FAAD, discusses the complexities encountered when diagnosing alopecia areata; the currently available disease severity assessment tools, along with the benefits and shortcomings of each tool; and where the...
In this video, Amy J McMichael, MD, FAAD, discusses the complexities encountered when diagnosing alopecia areata; the currently available disease severity assessment tools, along with the benefits and shortcomings of each tool; and where the...
In this video, Amy J McMichael,...
12/20/2024
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
News
Correlations Between Vitamin D and C-Reactive Protein Levels in Alopecia Areata
09/08/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to investigate the connection between vitamin D and c-reactive protein levels in individuals with alopecia areata.
Researchers aimed to investigate the connection between vitamin D and c-reactive protein levels in individuals with alopecia areata.
Researchers aimed to investigate...
09/08/2023
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AA Patient with Heart-Shaped Hair Loss Patch examined by doctor
Advancing Alopecia Areata Classification and Care
11/25/2024
  Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition in which patients experience varying degrees of hair loss.1 Therefore, estimating severity is crucial for proper diagnosis. Determining the extent of hair loss is essential for...
  Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition in which patients experience varying degrees of hair loss.1 Therefore, estimating severity is crucial for proper diagnosis. Determining the extent of hair loss is essential for...
  Alopecia areata (AA)...
11/25/2024
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Doctor examining AA patient
What Is “SALT” and How Is It Used in Practice?
11/21/2024
  Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition in which patients experience varying degrees of hair loss.1 Therefore, estimating severity is crucial for proper diagnosis. Determining the extent of hair loss is essential for...
  Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition in which patients experience varying degrees of hair loss.1 Therefore, estimating severity is crucial for proper diagnosis. Determining the extent of hair loss is essential for...
  Alopecia areata (AA)...
11/21/2024
The Dermatologist
Valdebran, Manuel
Podcasts
Histopathologic Features in Alopecia Areata and Pattern Hair Loss
02/14/2023
Manuel Valdebran, MD
In this interview, Dr Manuel Valdebran discusses which histopathologic features are most useful to distinguish alopecia areata (AA) from pattern hair loss (PHL) when peribulbar infiltrates are absent.
In this interview, Dr Manuel Valdebran discusses which histopathologic features are most useful to distinguish alopecia areata (AA) from pattern hair loss (PHL) when peribulbar infiltrates are absent.
In this interview, Dr Manuel...
02/14/2023
The Dermatologist
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News
Possible Association Between Genetically Predicted Rheumatoid Arthritis and Alopecia Areata
12/12/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to elucidate the potential causal relationship between rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia areata using the Mendelian randomization design.
Researchers aimed to elucidate the potential causal relationship between rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia areata using the Mendelian randomization design.
Researchers aimed to elucidate...
12/12/2023
The Dermatologist
Quiz
Trivia: Alopecia Areata
03/29/2019
Which finding is common among patients with alopecia areata affecting the nails?
Which finding is common among patients with alopecia areata affecting the nails?
Which finding is common among...
03/29/2019
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
News
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy and Dermoscopy: Insights Into Linear Alopecia in Pediatric Patients
12/12/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to enhance the diagnostic accuracy of alopecia areata, trichotillomania, nevus sebaceous, and linear scleroderma en coup de sabre, all of which can manifest as linear alopecia,
Researchers aimed to enhance the diagnostic accuracy of alopecia areata, trichotillomania, nevus sebaceous, and linear scleroderma en coup de sabre, all of which can manifest as linear alopecia,
Researchers aimed to enhance the...
12/12/2023
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Dr Benjamin Ungar
Videos
Insights From Mount Sinai Winter Symposium: Epidemiology of Alopecia Areata
12/07/2023
Benjamin Ungar, MD
In this feature video, Dr Benjamin Ungar discussed his Mount Sinai Symposium session's focus on the epidemiology of alopecia areata.
In this feature video, Dr Benjamin Ungar discussed his Mount Sinai Symposium session's focus on the epidemiology of alopecia areata.
In this feature video, Dr...
12/07/2023
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Tapping Into Technology

Cathryn Sibbald MD, MSc, FRCPC, DAB
Videos
JAK Inhibitors for Alopecia Areata
10/19/2023
Cathryn Sibbald, MD, MSc, FRCPC
In this feature video, Dr Cathryn Sibbald shares the mechanism of action behind JAK inhibitors utilized to treat alopecia areata.
In this feature video, Dr Cathryn Sibbald shares the mechanism of action behind JAK inhibitors utilized to treat alopecia areata.
In this feature video, Dr...
10/19/2023
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ritlecitinib molecule illustration
What You Should Know About Ritlecitinib
12/05/2024
Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by sudden hair loss that can occur in patches and may lead to complete scalp and body hair loss. JAK inhibitors have emerged as a groundbreaking treatment for severe AA.
Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by sudden hair loss that can occur in patches and may lead to complete scalp and body hair loss. JAK inhibitors have emerged as a groundbreaking treatment for severe AA.
Alopecia areata (AA) is an...
12/05/2024
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illustration of serum drop on skin cell
Microneedling Immunosuppressants for Alopecia Areata Hair Regrowth
11/04/2024
Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease affecting approximately 160 million people worldwide.1 With AA, the immune system attacks hair follicles, resulting in hair loss and preventing hair regrowth.2 The standard approach to treating...
Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease affecting approximately 160 million people worldwide.1 With AA, the immune system attacks hair follicles, resulting in hair loss and preventing hair regrowth.2 The standard approach to treating...
Alopecia areata (AA) is an...
11/04/2024
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
News
Clinical Benefits of Baricitinib Therapy in Patients With Severe Alopecia Areata
11/30/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers combined results from BRAVE-AA1 and BRAVE-AA2 clinical trials, investigating the impact of baricitinib treatment on scalp hair regrowth over 52 weeks.
Researchers combined results from BRAVE-AA1 and BRAVE-AA2 clinical trials, investigating the impact of baricitinib treatment on scalp hair regrowth over 52 weeks.
Researchers combined results...
11/30/2023
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NAAF-Reviewed Content
Advances in Alopecia Areata Treatment and Assessment
09/11/2023
Coleen Stern, MA
“With recent advancements, the care of patients with alopecia areata has changed forever and so has dermatology,” shares Dr Brett King.
“With recent advancements, the care of patients with alopecia areata has changed forever and so has dermatology,” shares Dr Brett King.
“With recent advancements, the...
09/11/2023
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
News
Association Between Zinc Deficiency and Alopecia Areata
11/16/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Zinc is a crucial element for DNA stability and repair and plays a role in maintaining normal hair growth.
Zinc is a crucial element for DNA stability and repair and plays a role in maintaining normal hair growth.
Zinc is a crucial element for...
11/16/2023
The Dermatologist

Immunology & Inflammation

Alopecia Areata
News
Immune-Mediated Alopecia Areata Associated With COVID-19 Vaccinations
08/23/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to investigate the relationship between COVID-19 vaccines and alopecia areata (AA) in a study that included 27 patients who developed AA after receiving COVID-19 vaccines.
Researchers aimed to investigate the relationship between COVID-19 vaccines and alopecia areata (AA) in a study that included 27 patients who developed AA after receiving COVID-19 vaccines.
Researchers aimed to investigate...
08/23/2023
The Dermatologist
NAAF-Reviewed Content
Alopecia Areata and its Connections With Atopic Dermatitis
03/05/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
This interview provides valuable insights for dermatologists navigating the complexities of alopecia areata and its relationships with atopic dermatitis.
This interview provides valuable insights for dermatologists navigating the complexities of alopecia areata and its relationships with atopic dermatitis.
This interview provides valuable...
03/05/2024
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
News
Impact of the Gut and Skin Microbiome in Alopecia
12/19/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to explore the current literature on the gut-skin connection in alopecia to summarize interventions that impact hair growth through modulation of the gut or skin microbiome.
Researchers aimed to explore the current literature on the gut-skin connection in alopecia to summarize interventions that impact hair growth through modulation of the gut or skin microbiome.
Researchers aimed to explore the...
12/19/2023
The Dermatologist

Adherence and Outcomes

Dr Maryanne Senna
Podcasts
The Reality of Alopecia Areata: Dispelling Myths and Raising Awareness, Part 1
04/21/2025
Maryanne Makredes Senna, MD
Maryanne Makredes Senna, MD, introduces the clinical fundamentals of alopecia areata, including its immunologic underpinnings, diagnostic challenges, and association with other medical conditions. Dr Senna demystifies the disease’s...
Maryanne Makredes Senna, MD, introduces the clinical fundamentals of alopecia areata, including its immunologic underpinnings, diagnostic challenges, and association with other medical conditions. Dr Senna demystifies the disease’s...
Maryanne Makredes Senna, MD,...
04/21/2025
The Dermatologist
News
Alopecia Areata Associated With Sensorineural Hearing Loss
05/05/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to investigate the association between alopecia areata and sensorineural hearing loss by performing a systematic review.
Researchers aimed to investigate the association between alopecia areata and sensorineural hearing loss by performing a systematic review.
Researchers aimed to investigate...
05/05/2023
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
News
A Retrospective Claims Analysis of Treatment Patterns Among Patients With Alopecia Areata
08/31/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to investigate the treatment patterns of individuals in the USA with alopecia areata.
Researchers aimed to investigate the treatment patterns of individuals in the USA with alopecia areata.
Researchers aimed to investigate...
08/31/2023
The Dermatologist
Dr Brett King
Podcasts
Managing the Side Effects and Adherence of JAK Inhibitors for Patients With Severe Alopecia Areata
12/13/2024
Brett A. King, MD, PhD
In this podcast, Brett King, MD, PhD, discusses the use of JAK inhibitors for patients with severe alopecia areata and dives into how JAK inhibitors were discovered for the treatment of severe alopecia areata.
In this podcast, Brett King, MD, PhD, discusses the use of JAK inhibitors for patients with severe alopecia areata and dives into how JAK inhibitors were discovered for the treatment of severe alopecia areata.
In this podcast, Brett King, MD,...
12/13/2024
The Dermatologist
News
Comorbidities of Alopecia Areata: Effects of Age and Sex
08/01/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to investigate the association between age, sex, and comorbidities in patients with alopecia areata.
Researchers aimed to investigate the association between age, sex, and comorbidities in patients with alopecia areata.
Researchers aimed to investigate...
08/01/2023
The Dermatologist
News
Venous Thromboembolism Risk in Patients With Alopecia Areata
07/18/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to assess the risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with alopecia areata.
Researchers aimed to assess the risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with alopecia areata.
Researchers aimed to assess the...
07/18/2023
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
News
Treatment Preferences of Adults and Adolescents With Alopecia Areata
12/19/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to gauge the treatment preferences of both adult (≥18 years) and adolescent (12–17 years) patients with alopecia areata in the United States and Europe.
Researchers aimed to gauge the treatment preferences of both adult (≥18 years) and adolescent (12–17 years) patients with alopecia areata in the United States and Europe.
Researchers aimed to gauge the...
12/19/2023
The Dermatologist
News
Alopecia Areata Linked to Higher Incidence Rates of Herpes Simplex Infection
06/15/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researcher aimed to assess the incidence rates of serious infections, malignancies, major adverse cardiovascular events, and thromboembolic events in both cohorts.
Researcher aimed to assess the incidence rates of serious infections, malignancies, major adverse cardiovascular events, and thromboembolic events in both cohorts.
Researcher aimed to assess the...
06/15/2023
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Patient-Centric Care

NAAF-Reviewed Content
Managing Pediatric Alopecia Areata: Part 2
02/03/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Although there is no one-size-fits-all approach, alopecia areata is becoming a treatable disease in children and adolescents.
Although there is no one-size-fits-all approach, alopecia areata is becoming a treatable disease in children and adolescents.
Although there is no...
02/03/2025
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NAAF-Reviewed Content
Managing Pediatric Alopecia Areata: Part 1
12/02/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
Alopecia areata is one of the most common hair loss disorders seen in children presenting with hair loss.
Alopecia areata is one of the most common hair loss disorders seen in children presenting with hair loss.
Alopecia areata is one of the...
12/02/2024
The Dermatologist
News
Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases and Mental Health Conditions in Alopecia Areata
06/20/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to assess the burden of comorbidities in patients with alopecia areata and its clinical subtypes, alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis, compared with individuals without alopecia areata.
Researchers aimed to assess the burden of comorbidities in patients with alopecia areata and its clinical subtypes, alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis, compared with individuals without alopecia areata.
Researchers aimed to assess the...
06/20/2023
The Dermatologist
News
Workplace Bullying Experienced by Patients With Alopecia Areata
08/16/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers employed the Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised scale, targeting individuals with alopecia areata through the National Alopecia Areata Foundation database.
Researchers employed the Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised scale, targeting individuals with alopecia areata through the National Alopecia Areata Foundation database.
Researchers employed the...
08/16/2023
The Dermatologist
alopecia areata
News
Screening For Latent Infectious Disease in Patients With Alopecia Areata Before Using JAK Inhibitors
11/20/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to address the growing evidence supporting the efficacy of JAK inhibitors in treating alopecia areata.
Researchers aimed to address the growing evidence supporting the efficacy of JAK inhibitors in treating alopecia areata.
Researchers aimed to address the...
11/20/2023
The Dermatologist
News
Patient Values and Shared Decision-Making in Alopecia Areata Treatment
04/17/2023
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
In a recent cross-sectional national survey, researchers aimed to determine how patients with alopecia areata prioritize treatment characteristics when choosing a therapy.
In a recent cross-sectional national survey, researchers aimed to determine how patients with alopecia areata prioritize treatment characteristics when choosing a therapy.
In a recent cross-sectional...
04/17/2023
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NAAF-Reviewed Content
Resources for Patients With Alopecia Areata
12/05/2023
Coleen Stern, MA
Connecting patients with trusted information and support can increase their quality of life.
Connecting patients with trusted information and support can increase their quality of life.
Connecting patients with trusted...
12/05/2023
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NAAF-Reviewed Content
Prevalence and Management of Alopecia Areata in Black and Asian Patients
09/06/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
This interview highlights the importance of culturally sensitive care and the need for equitable access to treatment options for all patients, regardless of race or ethnicity.
This interview highlights the importance of culturally sensitive care and the need for equitable access to treatment options for all patients, regardless of race or ethnicity.
This interview highlights the...
09/06/2024
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NAAF-Reviewed Content
Improving Lives With Alopecia Areata Treatment
06/06/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Arash Mostaghimi discusses innovative approaches for meaningful hair regrowth and the role of patient advocacy in supporting those affected by this autoimmune disease.
Dr Arash Mostaghimi discusses innovative approaches for meaningful hair regrowth and the role of patient advocacy in supporting those affected by this autoimmune disease.
Dr Arash Mostaghimi discusses...
06/06/2024
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Dr Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska
Podcasts
Dr Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska on Alopecia Areata
05/16/2023
Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska, MD, PhD
In this exclusive interview, Dr Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska discussed her session on hair loss and treatment options for alopecia areata.
In this exclusive interview, Dr Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska discussed her session on hair loss and treatment options for alopecia areata.
In this exclusive interview, Dr...
05/16/2023
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Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes more than just hair loss and can severely impact the quality of life, social interactions, and mental health of patients. AA Expert Insights: Addressing Key Challenges and Advancing Patient Care is a multimedia content page exploring patient care, symptoms, diagnostic dilemmas, and changes in the current treatment landscape. With leading experts in the field, this series serves as a comprehensive educational resource for health care providers who regularly see patients with this complex inflammatory disorder.

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