The Clinical Takeaway: Alopecia Areata

The Clinical Takeaway: Alopecia areata
 
In this episode:
 
– How do we differentiate alopecia areata from other forms of hair loss?
– When and how do we treat? Should we look for other autoimmune disorders?
– When do we intensify treatments from topical to immunotherapy and other more novel types of treatment?

Host: Dr David Lim, GP

Guest: Prof Rodney Sinclair, Director of Dermatology, Epworth Hospital; Head of the Epworth Dermatology Research Centre; Professor of Dermatology, University of Melbourne

Total time: 41 mins

 
 
USEFUL RESOURCES:
– Sinclair Dermatology Clinical Trials
– Alopecia Areata – Adults

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