Healthcare Disparities in Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata (AA) is a common immune-mediated non-scarring alopecia often associated with substantial morbidity. There are however, limited population-based data on potential disparities in the burden of AA, including across people of different ethnicities and deprivation.We aimed to provide the first large-scale, population-based estimate of lifetime risk of AA overall and by important sociodemographic subgroups. As AA is associated with an increased burden of mental health conditions and work-related outcomes (unemployment, time off work), a detailed understanding of the burden of disease in different sociodemographic groups is vital to plan resource provision.

Inclusion Criteria:Patients aged greater than 12 over the study period.Registered with the contributing primary care practice for any duration during the study periodExclusion Criteria:People diagnosed with AA before the study period.