Quality of Life in Alopecia Areata: A Sample of Tunisian Patients

    January 2013 in “ Dermatology Research and Practice
    J. Masmoudi, R. Sellami, Uta Ouali … Abdellaziz Jaoua
    Studysummary This study found that patients with alopecia areata experience significantly poorer quality of life compared to the general population, affecting mental health, social functioning, and overall health outcomes.
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