Stress: an important cofactor in patients with lichenplanopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia

The study assessed the quality of life and psychological status of 83 patients with lichen planopilaris (LPP) and 79 patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA). It found that 34% of LPP patients and 19% of FFA patients experienced at least a moderate impact on their quality of life. Moderate or severe stress was reported by 42% of LPP patients and 31% of FFA patients, while mild depression was observed in 29% of LPP patients and 20% of FFA patients. Stress was identified as the most common perceived cause of the disease by 42% of both LPP and FFA patients. The study concludes that LPP and FFA patients may experience significant quality of life impairment and stress, which they believe contributes to their condition.