Knowledge, Beliefs, and Perceptions Among Alopecia Areata Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Faisalabad

    March 2021 in “ Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists ”
    Muhammad Arif Maan, Fatma Hussain, Ayesha Abrar … Shahid Javaid Akhtar
    Studysummary This study found that a lack of knowledge about alopecia areata, compounded by low literacy, can lead to improper treatment and increased stress among affected individuals.
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