Patient Perspectives of the Social, Emotional and Functional Impact of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Literature Review

Both androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata negatively impact quality of life, with no significant difference between them.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, stress, and diet, and may be prevented by a high soy oil diet.

The Egyptian Arabic Skindex-16 is a reliable way to measure how skin diseases affect quality of life in Egyptian patients.

Many people with alopecia experience high levels of social anxiety, anxiety, and depression, and while wigs can boost confidence, they may also cause anxiety.

Alopecia affects patients' quality of life, with younger patients and longer-lasting hair loss experiencing greater impact.

People with alopecia areata, a skin disease, generally have a poor quality of life, especially if more of their scalp is affected.

Illness perception affects mental health and quality of life in Chinese alopecia patients.

Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.

Alopecia areata significantly lowers quality of life, especially in personal and social areas, and more so if the patient is also depressed.

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease affecting about 2% of people, causing significant disability and often associated with mental health issues and other autoimmune conditions.

Alopecia patients struggle with emotions and stress, and improving emotional intelligence may help manage hair loss.

How bad a woman's hair loss is doesn't always match how it affects her happiness and daily life.

Kids with alopecia areata may experience more stress but not necessarily feel more anxious or depressed than others.