Alopecia Areata Update: There's A New Kid in Town
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, is joined by Natasha Mesinkovska, MD, associate professor of Dermatology at UC Irvine, to discuss the multifaceted challenges of alopecia areata (AA), an autoimmune condition with complex comorbidities and broad psychosocial implications.
The conversation begins with the stigma of hair loss and the importance of addressing the patient’s emotional well-being. Dr Mesinkovska highlights her approach: asking simple but direct questions about how patients are coping and connecting them with mental health resources when needed…
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