Stressful Life Events in Alopecia Areata Patients: A Case Control Study

August 2020 in “ Our Dermatology Online ”

R. Sellami, I. Féki, R. Masmoudi, S. Hentati, H. Turki, J. Masmoudi

alopecia areata stress case-control study

Studysummary This study found that stress appears to significantly contribute to the onset and worsening of alopecia areata.

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