Treatment Patterns And Health-Related Quality Of Life In Patients With Alopecia Areata Stratified By Disease Severity In The USA

    March 2026 in “ Dermatology and Therapy ”
    Arash Mostaghimi, Ahmed M. Soliman, Sven G Richter … Alexa Russnak
    Studysummary In this study, researchers found that patients with severe alopecia areata often experience reduced health-related quality of life, with significant levels of anxiety and depression, and these mental health impacts may correlate with the severity of their condition.
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