Impact of Alopecia Areata on Quality of Life Assessed by the Dermatology Life Quality Index: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Peshawar

    June 2026 in “ International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ”
    Hira Rehman, Tooba Rehman, Ghafoor Ullah … Muneeb Ullah Khan
    Studysummary This study reported that alopecia areata significantly negatively affects quality of life, especially in female patients with long-standing or severe disease, suggesting a need for additional psychological support.
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