Perceived Stigma and Mental Health Disorders Among Adults With Alopecia Areata Living in Japan

    June 2025 in “ The Journal of Dermatology ”
    Norimitsu Saito, Kazumasa Kamei, G. Gautier … Akira Yuasa
    Studysummary This study demonstrated that individuals with alopecia areata in Japan experience significant stigma and mental health issues, with perceived stigma and dissatisfaction with hair growth negatively correlated with disease severity.
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