Estimation of health utility values for alopecia areata
Daniel Aggio,
Caleb Dixon,
Ernest H. Law
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune-mediated inflammatory dermatological disease characterised by non-scarring hair loss affecting the scalp and sometimes other hair-bearing sites. This study aimed to elicit health state utility values (HSUVs) from the UK general population for AA using time trade off (TTO) interviews.
Methods
Vignette descriptions of health states defined by the extent of hair loss were developed (as well as one describing careg… Show more
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