Depression Among Alopecia Areata Patients: Prevalence and Associated Factors in a Tunisian Sample

October 2024 in “ La Tunisie Médicale ”

N. Faouel, N. Ghariani, Amjed Ben Haouala, Soukaina Maghfour, Maha Lahoual, S. Mokni, Ahmed Mhalla, M. Denguezli

alopecia areata eyelash involvement eyebrow involvement nail involvement Hamilton Depression Scale

Studysummary In this cross-sectional study conducted at Farhat Hached Hospital in Tunisia, more than half of the 60 alopecia areata patients surveyed experienced depression, particularly younger individuals and those with severe or specific forms of the condition, underscoring the need for psychological support.

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This study investigated the prevalence of depression among 60 alopecia areata (AA) patients in Tunisia, finding that 51.7% were depressed according to the Hamilton Depression Scale. Depression was significantly associated with younger age, involvement of eyelashes/eyebrows, nail involvement, and poor response to treatment. The study underscores the need for psychological support for AA patients to improve their quality of life and disease management.

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