A new self‐reported measure of disease severity of scalp hair loss in alopecia areata
June 2020
in “
British Journal of Dermatology
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TLDR The new measure helps understand the personal and emotional impact of hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
The document discussed a new self-reported measure for assessing the severity of scalp hair loss in individuals with alopecia areata (AA), an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles and causing nonscarring hair loss. The study highlighted the significant psychological impact of AA on patients, including reduced self-esteem, increased anxiety and depression, and a diminished health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The new measure aimed to better capture the personal and psychological effects of hair loss in AA patients, emphasizing the importance of understanding the disease's impact on patients' lives beyond the physical symptoms.
