Retrospective Analysis of the Effect of Comorbid Atopic Dermatitis on the Treatment Response to Topical Immunotherapy in Pediatric Alopecia Areata Patients
Ayşe Mine Gök,
Server Serdaroğlu,
Zekayi Kutlubay
Abstract:Introduction: Alopecia areata is an organ-specific autoimmune disease. In addition, treatment options are limited in pediatric patients. Topical immunotherapy treatment may be preferred, especially in pediatric patients with severe and/or refractory alopecia areata.
Objectives: In this study, it was aimed to examine the effect of atopic dermatitis, which is one of the poor prognostic factors in pediatric alopecia areata, on topical immunotherapy treatment.
Methods: The data of patients aged 18 years and younge… Show more
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