Scalp Hair Regrowth Is Associated With Improvements in Health-Related Quality of Life and Psychological Symptoms in Patients With Severe Alopecia Areata: Results From Two Randomized Controlled Trials

The document reports on two randomized controlled trials examining the effects of scalp hair regrowth on health-related quality of life and psychological symptoms in patients with severe alopecia areata. The study found that patients who experienced hair regrowth showed significant improvements in quality of life and reductions in anxiety and depression symptoms, as measured by the Skindex-16 and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). These improvements were particularly notable in patients who had borderline or abnormal severity scores at baseline, indicating that hair regrowth can have a positive impact on psychological well-being in individuals with severe alopecia areata.