title: Alopecia areata. A clinical overview.
abstract: Alopecia areata is a common disorder usually diagnosed on the basis of history and physical findings alone. Although most patients have a good prognosis and can be successfully treated with available medications, treatment can be slow and emotionally difficult. Early recognition, intervention involving topical and/or intralesional therapy, and education can provide patients with comforting reassurance about eventual recovery.
authors.affiliation: Hair Consultation Unit, New York University Medical Center, New York City, USA.
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Bertolino
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000506:Alopecia Areata / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D000818:Animals; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D051379:Mice; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D003879:Dermatologic Agents