Two posters presented at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting explored common health conditions linked to childhood alopecia areata and the effectiveness of dupilumab treatment in ... The American Journal of Managed Care: Exploring Comorbidities, Dupilumab Treatment in Pediatric Alopecia Areata The American Journal of Managed Care: Pediatric Alopecia Areata Risks and Disparities Vary by Race and Ethnicity Pediatric alopecia areata prevalence is higher among Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Black children compared with non-Hispanic White children. South Asian, Filipino, and Vietnamese children show ...

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When Keira was diagnosed with alopecia areata at just 2 years old, her mother, Leslie, felt lost and unsure where to turn for support. "It was so isolating and lonely," said Leslie. "I felt desperate ... Medscape: Alopecia Areata Linked to Higher Risk for Multiple Autoimmune Diseases in Children, Females Patients with new-onset alopecia areata (AA) had a significantly higher 10-year risk of developing multiple immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs), a study reports.

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"This analysis demonstrates ... Alopecia Areata Linked to Higher Risk for Multiple Autoimmune Diseases in Children, Females Columbus Dispatch: Reclaiming the truth about alopecia areata as an autoimmune disease When a teenager starts losing their hair, the world often rushes to offer reassurances: "It's just hair." But for the nearly 7 million people in the U.S. living with alopecia areata, many of whom are ... MedPage Today: Alopecia Areata Tied to Higher Risks of Autoimmune and Psychiatric Comorbidities Patients with alopecia areata had a higher prevalence of autoimmune and psychiatric comorbidities at diagnosis and an increased risk of new onset of these comorbidities after their diagnosis, ...