Patient Perspectives of the Social, Emotional and Functional Impact of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Literature Review
March 2021
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Dermatology and Therapy
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research Comparison of Quality of Life in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Both androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata negatively impact quality of life, with no significant difference between them.
research Alopecia Areata: Overview and Insights from January 2018
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, stress, and diet, and may be prevented by a high soy oil diet.
research Validation of an Egyptian Arabic Version of Skindex-16 and Quality of Life Measurement in Egyptian Patients with Skin Disease
The Egyptian Arabic Skindex-16 is a reliable way to measure how skin diseases affect quality of life in Egyptian patients.
research A Mixed Methods Survey of Social Anxiety, Anxiety, Depression, and Wig Use in Alopecia
Many people with alopecia experience high levels of social anxiety, anxiety, and depression, and while wigs can boost confidence, they may also cause anxiety.
research Quality of Life Assessment in Patients with Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia in the People's Republic of China
Alopecia affects patients' quality of life, with younger patients and longer-lasting hair loss experiencing greater impact.
research Health-Related Quality of Life Among Patients With Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
People with alopecia areata, a skin disease, generally have a poor quality of life, especially if more of their scalp is affected.
research Illness Perception in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata in China
Illness perception affects mental health and quality of life in Chinese alopecia patients.
research Alopecia Areata and Health-Related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.
research Quality of Life in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Alopecia areata significantly lowers quality of life, especially in personal and social areas, and more so if the patient is also depressed.
research Epidemiology and Burden of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease affecting about 2% of people, causing significant disability and often associated with mental health issues and other autoimmune conditions.
research Examining the Relationship Between Alopecia Areata, Androgenetic Alopecia, and Emotional Intelligence
Alopecia patients struggle with emotions and stress, and improving emotional intelligence may help manage hair loss.
research Quality of Life in Alopecia Areata: A Sample of Tunisian Patients
Alopecia areata significantly worsens quality of life, suggesting a need for mental health support.
research Clinical Severity Does Not Reliably Predict Quality of Life in Women With Alopecia Areata, Telogen Effluvium, or Androgenic Alopecia
How bad a woman's hair loss is doesn't always match how it affects her happiness and daily life.
research Environmental Stress But Not Subjective Distress in Children or Adolescents With Alopecia Areata
Kids with alopecia areata may experience more stress but not necessarily feel more anxious or depressed than others.
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research Serum Zinc Concentration in Patients With Alopecia Areata
People with severe hair loss have lower zinc levels in their blood.