Table 3.

Unmet Needs in Alopecia Areata

Improvement in Understanding of Pathogenesis

Medical therapy

Need for therapies with increased long-term efficacy and safety

Improved access to available treatments

Supportive Therapy

Improved access to psychological care

Increased number and access to support groups

Increased research regarding various supportive therapies and role in disease management

Increased education, awareness, and advocacy

Patient and public education on alopecia areata in social and mainstream media

Education in schools

Legislative intervention to support disease management