Scale of Alopecia Areata Distress (SAAD-41): Initial Validation Part 2—Scoring, Preliminary Reference Values and Validity

    July 2026 in “ JEADV Clinical Practice ”
    Kristina Gorbatenko-roth, Mattea Trinitapoli, Sarah Wood … Maria Hordinsky
    Studysummary This study found that the SAAD-41 is a validated tool for assessing psychosocial outcomes in individuals with alopecia areata, showing strong correlations with established measures of quality of life and coping.
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