Why Finding a Treatment for Alopecia Areata Is Important: A Multifaceted Perspective

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Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings Pub Date : 2018-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jisp.2017.10.008

Angela Renee Rodgers

引用次数: 9

Abstract

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that alters one’s appearance. Some define it as a cosmetic disease despite evidence that substantial psychosocial burden is associated with it. As a physician, support group leader, consultant for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, and patient, I discuss the evidence behind the psychosocial impact of alopecia areata and the importance of comprehensive treatment.

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为什么寻找治疗斑秃的方法很重要:从多方面看

斑秃是一种自身免疫性疾病，会改变人的外表。有些人将其定义为一种美容疾病，尽管有证据表明，严重的社会心理负担与之相关。作为一名医生、支持小组组长、国家斑秃基金会顾问和患者，我讨论了斑秃的心理社会影响背后的证据以及综合治疗的重要性。

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Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings 医学-皮肤病学

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期刊介绍： Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings (JIDSP) publishes peer-reviewed, invited papers relevant to all aspects of cutaneous biology and skin disease. Papers in the JIDSP are often initially presented at a scientific meeting. Potential topics include biochemistry, biophysics, carcinogenesis, cellular growth and regulation, clinical research, development, epidemiology and other population-based research, extracellular matrix, genetics, immunology, melanocyte biology, microbiology, molecular and cell biology, pathology, pharmacology and percutaneous absorption, photobiology, physiology, and skin structure.