Beyond Hair Loss: Exploring the Psychiatric Burden of Alopecia Areata in a Large Cohort

    July 2025 in “ Journal of the National Medical Association ”
    Ayana Crawl-Bey, Jerome Watts, Jaide Cotton … Miriam Michael
    Studysummary This study observed that patients newly diagnosed with alopecia areata frequently experience mental health issues, with anxiety and depression being the most common, highlighting the importance of integrated medical and psychological care for these individuals.
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