Quality of Life in Patients with Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecia: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study

    October 2025 in “ JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft ”
    Agathe Franz, Andria Constantinou, G. Engelhardt … Ulrike Blume‐Peytavi
    Studysummary Hair loss negatively impacts quality of life, and psychological support can help.
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