Family Functioning, Psychopathology, And Quality Of Life In Children And Adolescents With Alopecia Areata

The study examined 45 children and adolescents with alopecia areata (AA) to assess family functioning, psychopathology, and quality of life. It found that family functioning was impaired in affective involvement and behavior control. Psychiatric comorbidity was present in 42.2% of cases and significantly impacted depression, family functioning, and quality of life. A psychosocial trigger was identified in 51.1% of cases, but its presence did not necessarily correlate with psychopathology or quality of life impairment. Lesion intensity was linked to the number of attacks and disease duration. Overall, psychiatric comorbidity was the most significant factor affecting quality of life.