Severity of disease and quality of life in parents of children with alopecia areata, totalis, and universalis: a prospective, cross-sectional study

•Chronic disease impacts parent’s quality of life. Awareness of the impact of alopecia areata on the emotional health of parents should lead to more family centered care for this disease. Parent needs support systems as much as children do.

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - January 9, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Elana Putterman, Deepa P. Patel, Gabriela Andrade, Katya L. Harfmann, Marcia Hogeling, Carol E. Cheng, Carolyn Goh, Rachel S. Rogers, Leslie Castelo-Soccio Source Type: research