Compared to Controls, Individuals with Lichen Planopilaris Have More Depression, Lower Self-Esteem, and Lower Quality of Life

    January 2019 in “ Neuropsychobiology ”
    Pedram Alirezaei, Mohammad Ahmadpanah, Aliasghar Rezanejad … Serge Brand
    Studysummary This study found that individuals with lichen planopilaris reported lower quality of life and self-esteem and higher depression scores compared to healthy controls.
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