Impact on Quality of Life in Patients with Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study at a Tertiary Care Center in Eastern Bihar
October 2025
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Studysummary This study found that both alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia moderately impacted patients' quality of life, affecting not only physiological but also emotional and social aspects.
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This study assessed the impact of alopecia areata (AA) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) on the quality of life (QoL) of 72 patients (41 males and 31 females) at a tertiary care center in eastern Bihar. Using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) questionnaire, the study found that both AA and AGA moderately affected patients' QoL, impacting not only physiological aspects but also emotional and social aspects. The mean DLQI score was 7.833 for AA and 9.595 for AGA, indicating a significant psychological impact associated with hair loss. The study highlights the importance of patient-oriented outcomes in managing the disease to improve QoL.
