Evaluation of the Quality of Life in Patients with Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia
October 2015
in “
Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii
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TLDR Alopecia significantly harms emotional and social well-being.
The study evaluated the quality of life in patients with alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia, conducted by the State Research Center of Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology in Russia. It aimed to understand the psychological and social impacts of these conditions on affected individuals. The research highlighted that both types of alopecia significantly affected patients' quality of life, with emotional and social challenges being prominent. The study underscored the importance of addressing psychological well-being in managing alopecia, although specific details about the number of participants or methodologies were not provided in the summary.