Table 2. Prognostic Factors Associated With Poorer Therapeutic Hair Regrowth Outcomes.
Prognostic Factor | No. of Studies | No. of Patients | No. of Controls | Odds Ratio (95% CI) |
---|---|---|---|---|
SALT score ≥50 | 35 | 1134 | 810 | 3.05 (2.26-4.11) |
Disease duration ≥1 y | 7 | 299 | 143 | 1.56 (0.95-2.55) |
Atopic diseasea | 14 | 191 | 415 | 1.61 (1.03-2.50) |
Nail involvement | 10 | 251 | 353 | 2.06 (1.26-3.36) |
Abbreviation: SALT, Severity of Alopecia Tool (where higher scores indicate greater hair loss).
Personal history of atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, or asthma.