
Opinion|Videos|July 23, 2025
Epidemiology Associated 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 the epidemiology of alopecia areata (AA) varies across different patient populations, with certain forms of the disease being more prevalent in specific groups.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- Ungar: What is the epidemiology of AA, and can you describe the different forms of AA that you see in your practice?
- Is there a population in which AA occurs more frequently based on your clinical experience?
- Is there a population in which AA occurs more frequently based on your clinical experience?
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