The Association of Alopecia Areata-Related Emotional Symptoms with Work Productivity and Daily Activity Among Patients with Alopecia Areata

    December 2022 in “ Dermatology and Therapy ”
    Kavita Gandhi, Morgan E. Shy, Markqayne Ray … Arash Mostaghimi
    Studysummary This study reported that patients with alopecia areata experienced significant increases in work productivity loss and activity impairment due to worsening emotional symptoms, highlighting a need for better treatments.
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