Identification of Stigmatization and Relevant Predictors in People with Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study in German-Speaking Countries and the USA

    March 2025 in “ Acta Dermato Venereologica ”
    Johaina Kullab, Caroline F. Z. Stuhlmann, Stefanie Ziehfreund … Alexander Zink
    Studysummary This cross-sectional survey found that individuals with alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia perceived stigmatization and impaired quality of life, with greater stigma reported in German-speaking participants; factors like gender, age, and disease severity influenced stigmatization levels.
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