Impact of Alopecia Areata on Quality of Life Assessed by the Dermatology Life Quality Index: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Peshawar

    June 2026 in “ International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ”
    Hira Rehman, Tooba Rehman, Ghafoor Ullah, Shameen Hashmi, Muhammad Aqib Faizan, Jannat Fatima, Muhammad Anas Khan, Marwah Rehman, Muneeb Ullah Khan
    TLDR Alopecia areata moderately affects quality of life, especially in women and those with severe or long-term cases.
    A study conducted at Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar assessed the impact of alopecia areata on quality of life using the dermatology life quality index (DLQI) among 92 patients. The findings revealed a moderate impact on quality of life, with a mean DLQI score of 9.6±5.2. The study highlighted that females, patients with a disease duration greater than one year, and those with severe clinical disease experienced a significantly higher negative impact on their quality of life. The study suggests that routine use of DLQI could help identify patients who may benefit from additional psychological support in conjunction with dermatologic treatment.
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