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Yes!! Psychosocial support!

February 6th, 2010 by Chassin

Presented below is the concluding paragraph and final sentence in the February, 2010 JAAD (Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology) feature article “Alopecia Areata Update: Part II Treatment”. (Italics and bolding added)

“There has been little progress in the treatment of AA in  the past decade, and ILCSs are still the preferred method of treatment for most patients. Newer topical and systemic agents (eg. biologics) have been tried, but the outcomes have been unattractive. We are still in need of developing treatment options for refractory cases and for specific hair-bearing sites ( ie eyelashes) where treatment choices are almost nonexistent. Because of higher psychiatric morbidity in patients with AA, psychosocial support is a valuable tool in any management plan.

Thank you to authors  Alkhalifah, Alsantali, Wang,  McElwee, and Shapiro for the inclusion of this important statement in this prestigious journal.

Posted in research, 2010, media coverage, support, Eyelashes, Treatments

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