Scalp Hair Regrowth Is Associated With Improvements in Health-Related Quality of Life and Psychological Symptoms in Patients With Severe Alopecia Areata: Results From Two Randomized Controlled Trials

    June 2023 in “ Journal of dermatological treatment ”
    Bianca Maria Piraccini, Manabu Ohyama, Brittany G. Craiglow … Arash Mostaghimi
    Studysummary This study found that patients with severe alopecia areata who experienced meaningful scalp hair regrowth showed greater improvements in health-related quality of life and reduced anxiety and depression compared to those with no or minimal regrowth.
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