Evaluation of Quality of Life, Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Prospective Case-Control Study

    September 2025 in “ Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences ”
    Pınar Özdemir Çetinkaya, Ömer Kutlu
    Studysummary In this study, patients with acute alopecia areata experienced significantly higher anxiety and depression levels, along with a worsened quality of life, compared to a control group, underscoring the importance for clinicians to address these psychiatric issues early in the condition.
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