HrQoL in hair loss‐affected patients with alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium: the role of personality traits and psychosocial anxiety
March 2019
in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
TLDR Personality traits and anxiety affect hair loss patients' quality of life.
The study aimed to investigate the impact of personality traits and psychosocial anxiety on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, and telogen effluvium. The study involved 143 patients who completed questionnaires assessing their HRQoL, personality traits, and psychosocial anxiety. The results showed that personality traits and psychosocial anxiety were significant predictors of HRQoL in these patients. The study highlights the importance of considering psychological factors in the management of hair loss-affected patients.
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