July 2025 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The Brazilian version of the Alopecia Areata Quality of Life Index is reliable for assessing patients' quality of life.
December 2025 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University” Alopecia areata affects life quality differently based on its severity.
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April 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Alopecia areata affects quality of life more in adolescents than adults.
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June 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use specific tools to measure quality of life in alopecia areata patients and improve future treatments.
January 2025 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” The Polish version of the Alopecia Areata Quality of Life Index is a reliable tool for assessing quality of life in Polish-speaking patients with alopecia areata.
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Children with alopecia areata and their caregivers experience significant emotional and quality of life challenges.
July 2025 in “Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences” Unmarried individuals and those with diabetes have a poorer quality of life with alopecia areata.
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February 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hair loss significantly affects emotional and social well-being.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hair loss significantly affects emotional and social well-being.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” DLQI is a reasonable quality-of-life measure for alopecia patients, but more research is needed.
May 2017 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia negatively affects quality of life and mental health.
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November 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The AAcQLI is a promising tool for assessing quality of life in children with alopecia areata.
January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences” Alopecia areata treatment should consider life quality and mental health, not just clinical results.
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January 2017 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Alopecia affects patients' quality of life, with younger patients and longer-lasting hair loss experiencing greater impact.
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January 2023 Alopecia Areata significantly reduces quality of life, especially in women, long-term sufferers, and severe cases.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The new tool helps measure the impact of alopecia areata on children's quality of life.
November 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Alopecia areata greatly affects quality of life, needing psychological support.
March 2026 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss significantly affects quality of life and mental health, causing anxiety and depression.
January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Hair loss from alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia moderately affects the quality of life, especially in younger patients and those with long-term hair loss, impacting both their physical and emotional well-being.
September 2022 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Nepalese patients with hair loss, especially women and those with androgenetic alopecia, experience a significant decrease in quality of life.
February 2025 in “The Indian Journal of Pediatrics” Siddha therapeutics successfully treated a 14-year-old's alopecia areata, leading to full hair regrowth without side effects.
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February 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Upadacitinib improved hair regrowth and quality of life in alopecia areata patients with minimal side effects.
January 2026 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Scalp hair loss significantly worsens life quality for many children, especially as they age.
August 2025 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Clinicians should use evidence-based tools and consider mental health when assessing alopecia areata to guide treatment.
January 2021 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” Hydroxychloroquine is less effective than betamethasone oral mini pulse therapy for treating alopecia areata.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Minoxidil with triamcinolone acetonide is more effective for mild alopecia areata when injected with microneedles than when applied topically.
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November 2017 in “PubMed” Alopecia areata progression is linked to stress and hormone changes, suggesting new treatment targets.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib helps hair regrowth and reduces emotional and functional burdens in alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Photobiomodulation therapy effectively promotes hair regrowth and improves quality of life in alopecia areata without side effects.