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Multimodal Care for Patients With Alopecia Areata
Key Takeaways
- Alopecia areata is a chronic autoimmune disorder causing non-scarring hair loss due to immune system attacks on hair follicles.
- Breakdown of immune privilege in hair follicles leads to infiltration by cytotoxic T cells, particularly CD8+ T cells.
Panelists discuss how managing alopecia areata (AA) involves multiple health care specialties, including dermatology and mental health, and how multidisciplinary care can be optimized, while also addressing strategies to alleviate financial barriers that patients may face in accessing treatment.
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McMichael: Which healthcare specialties are involved in managing treating patients with AA, and how can multidisciplinary care be optimized?
Friedland: How do you alleviate any financial barriers related to care that the patient may experience?
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