Development and validation of a patient‐reported outcome measure for hair loss treatment: The <scp>HAIR</scp>‐Q

July 2024 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”

Anne F. Klassen, Jasmine Mansouri, Manraj Kaur, Charlene Rae, Lotte Poulsen, Steven Dayan, Stefan Cano, Andrea L. Pusic

hair loss treatment patient-reported outcome measure HAIR-Q

TLDR The HAIR-Q is a reliable tool for assessing patient satisfaction with hair loss treatments.

The HAIR-Q is a patient-reported outcome measure developed to assess satisfaction with hair from the patient's perspective. The study demonstrated that the HAIR-Q is both reliable and valid, making it a useful tool for research and clinical care. It provides valuable insights into patient satisfaction with hair loss treatments, allowing for better-informed clinical decisions and improved patient care.

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