Alopecia Areata Is Associated With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder And Alcohol Use In A Case-Control Study Of 4,785 Patients

June 2024 in “ Skin Appendage Disorders ”

Kaya L. Curtis, Onajia Stubblefield, Shari R. Lipner

alopecia areata AA posttraumatic stress disorder anxiety depression psychiatric disorders

TLDR Alopecia areata is linked to PTSD, alcohol use, anxiety, and depression.

The study involving 4,785 patients reveals significant associations between alopecia areata (AA) and posttraumatic stress disorder, obesity, and alcohol use, while also confirming a high prevalence of anxiety and depression among AA patients. The findings suggest the importance of screening AA patients for psychiatric disorders and alcohol use, with recommendations for appropriate referrals to psychiatric care.

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