J C Pineda, N R Alvis-Zakzuka, L Moyano-Támara, J Fierro-Lozada, C Cera-Coll, W Celorio-Murillo, N J Alvis-Zakzuk, J Zapata-Ospina, J F Ruiz-Gómez, J Zakzuk, N Alvis-Guzmána, D Castillo-Molina
BACKGROUND: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by non-scaring hair loss and preservation of hair follicles. The information available on disease course, and clinical features of AA is scarce worldwide, and almost nonexistent in Colombia. OBJECTIVE: To determine the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of patients diagnosed with AA who presented to a dermatology consultation in 5 Colombian cities. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This was a retrospective and multicenter study on data from an ongoing National Registry of Alopecia Areata in Colombia (RENAAC) collected in Bogota, Cali, Cartagena, Barranquilla, and Medellin, Colombia from March 2022 through April 2023...
February 21, 2024: Actas Dermo-sifiliográficas