The Burden of Disease in Alopecia Areata: Canadian Online Survey of Patients and Caregivers

    September 2022 in “ JMIR dermatology ”
    Anthony Justin Gilding, Nhung Ho, Elena Pope, Cathryn Sibbald
    Studysummary In this study, Canadian patients with alopecia areata and their caregivers reported a significant negative impact on their quality of life, including high feelings of self-consciousness, anxiety, and risk of adjustment disorder.
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