Psychosocial and mental impact of alopecia areata: Analysis of the Danish Skin Cohort
Psychosocial and mental impact of alopecia areata: Analysis of the Danish Skin Cohort
M. Clemmesen,S. T. Gren,3 Authors,D. Thein
2024 · DOI: 10.1111/jdv.20211
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 15 Citations
TLDR
Quality‐of‐life measurement tools such as EQ‐5D used in clinical trials may not adequately capture the burden of AA, the perceived stigmatization or the psychosocial impact of AA.
Abstract
Alopecia areata (AA) carries a psychological burden for patients beyond hair loss. However, quality‐of‐life measurement tools such as EQ‐5D used in clinical trials may not adequately capture the burden of AA, the perceived stigmatization or the psychosocial impact of AA.