Quality of Life in Children with Scalp Hair Loss: A Clinico-Epidemiological Study

    January 2026 in “ Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology ”
    Marwa A. Aboelmagd, Tasneem Mohammed Bakheet, Rasha I. Mohamed
    Studysummary This study in Egyptian children found that scalp hair loss significantly impacts quality of life, with nearly half experiencing severe emotional and social challenges, particularly those with alopecia areata and tinea capitis.
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