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Carli D Needle1, Anna L Brinks1, Caitlin A Kearney1
1The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA.
Abstract:
Alopecia areata (AA) is a nonscarring, autoimmune hair disorder affecting approximately one in 1000 children and leads to considerable psychosocial distress. This pilot study evaluated the impact of "Hair Heroes," a 30-min educational curriculum aimed at enhancing middle school students' knowledge of and attitudes toward AA. Following the intervention, students demonstrated statistically significant improvements in understanding of AA (p < 0.001) and increased willingness to befriend a bald peer (p = 0.024), with over 75% reporting that the lesson was a meaningful addition to their education. These findings support the integration of targeted inclusivity curricula in school settings to reduce stigma and promote the psychosocial well-being of children affected by AA.
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