Physician- and Patient-Reported Severity and Quality of Life Impact of Alopecia Areata: Results from a Real-World Survey in Five European Countries

ConclusionsThese data highlight the significant impact that AA can have beyond hair loss, especially for patients with severe AA. There was substantial physician –patient alignment on severity assessment. Higher physician-rated AA severity was associated with higher levels of patient-reported disease burden, including anxiety and depression, and work and activity impairment. These data may help inform appropriate treatment strategies.
Source: Dermatology and Therapy - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research