Adherence to Alopecia Areata Therapies

January 22, 2025

Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA
Amy McMichael, MD

Opinion

Video

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.

EP: 1.Discussing the Pathophysiology of Alopecia Areata

EP: 2.Common Comorbidities Associated With Alopecia Areata

EP: 3.Hallmark Symptoms Seen With Alopecia Areata

EP: 4.Psychosocial Impact of Alopecia Areata

EP: 5.Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata

EP: 6.Multimodal Care for Patients With Alopecia Areata

EP: 7.Epidemiology Associated wWith Alopecia Areata

EP: 8.Deciding When to Treat Patients With Alopecia Areata

EP: 9.Choosing an Initial Therapy for Alopecia Areata

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EP: 10.Adherence to Alopecia Areata Therapies

EP: 11.Adverse Events Associated With Conventional Alopecia Areata Therapies

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?
1. Do the adverse effects of a patient's treatment typically affect adherence?
2. What is the most common cause for nonadherence in patients with AA?