Study on Life Event Stress and Coping Strategies in Patients with Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia

The study investigated the relationship between life event stress, coping strategies, and dermatologic disorders, specifically focusing on alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia. It involved 30 patients with alopecia areata, 30 with androgenetic alopecia, and a control group of 30 individuals with conditions not related to stress, such as tinea pedis and onychomycosis. The research aimed to clarify the unclear association between stress and the onset or exacerbation of these dermatologic conditions. The study utilized the 'Scale of Life Events' and 'Multidimensional Coping Scale' to evaluate stress and coping mechanisms among participants.