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Management Strategies and Existing Gaps in Alopecia Areata: Insights from Malaysia

  • By

  • Azura Mohd Affandi

  • Adawiyah Jamil

  • Noor Zalmy Azizan

  • Felix Boon-Bin Yap

  • Kin Fon Leong

  • Agnes Yoke Hui Heng

  • Siti Nuraihan

  • Wooi Chiang Tan

  • Latha Selvarajah

  • Teeba Raja

  • Evelyn Wen Yee Yap

  • Peter Wee Beng Ch'ng

  • Tze Yuen Teoh

  • Mei Ying Tey

  • September 21, 2026

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    Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder causing nonscarring hair loss, affecting approximately 1 in 1000 individuals.

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    AA commonly coexists with comorbidities such as vitiligo, lupus, and thyroid disorders, increasing the risk of other autoimmune conditions.

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    The onset of AA typically occurs around 30 years of age, with significant risk factors for severe disease including male sex and prolonged duration.

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    In Malaysia, initial AA management often occurs in primary care settings, with referrals to dermatology for uncertain diagnoses or inadequate treatment.

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    Malaysia faces gaps in epidemiological data and clinical guidelines for AA, impacting the quality of care and health outcomes for affected patients.

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Current Management and Unmet Needs in Alopecia Areata: Viewpoint From a Malaysian Perspective

  • by Azura Mohd Affandi, Adawiyah Jamil, Noor Zalmy Azizan, Felix Boon-Bin Yap, Kin Fon Leong, Agnes Yoke Hui Heng, Siti Nuraihan, Wooi Chiang Tan, Latha Selvarajah, Teeba Raja, Evelyn Wen Yee Yap, Peter Wee Beng Ch'ng, Tze Yuen Teoh, Mei Ying Tey

  • September 21, 2026

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