
Opinion|Videos|August 20, 2025
Adherence to Alopecia Areata Therapies
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 adherence to conventional therapies for alopecia areata (AA) can be challenging, with adverse effects often impacting patient compliance, and how the most common cause of nonadherence is the lack of visible improvement or perceived efficacy.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- Mostaghimi: How would you rate the overall adherence to conventional therapies in patients being treated for AA?
- Do the adverse effects of a patient's treatment typically affect adherence?
- What is the most common cause for nonadherence in patients with AA?
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