Survey on Alopecia Areata Patients' Reported Factors that Determine Severity of Alopecia Areata: A Nationwide Multicenter Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alopecia areata (AA) is characterized by hair loss on the scalp and body, significantly impacting patients' quality of life based on its severity.

Objective

This study aims to identify crucial factors influencing the perception of severe AA from the patients' viewpoint.

Methods

A web-based survey was conducted among AA patients attending dermatology departments at 21 university hospitals in Korea. The survey comprised 17 criteria, exploring both clinical characteristics of AA patients and subjective determinants of disease severity.

Results

A total of 791 AA patients and their caregivers participated in the survey. Approximately 30% of respondents developed AA during childhood, with 43.5% experiencing chronic courses lasting over 3 years. Half of the

SUBMITTER: Kim JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11621644 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature