Components of Severity in Alopecia Areata.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Severity of alopecia areata (AA) has been commonly defined by clinician assessment of scalp hair loss. Our aim was to characterize patient-reported factors beyond scalp hair loss that contribute to AA severity while modifying for socioeconomic factors.

Methods

Patients with AA were recruited to take a survey. Multivariable linear regression was performed to evaluate lifetime AA severity while adjusting for socioeconomic variables, current AA severity at the time of survey, and patient-reported disease burden.

Results

Patient-reported AA severity was associated with scalp hair loss (OR: 4.19, 95% CI: [1.35-13], p = 0.013), facial hair loss (OR: 3.55, 95% CI: [1.75-7.21], p < 0.001), increased financial burden (OR: 2.41, 95% CI: [1.21-4.8],

SUBMITTER: Sanchez K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12105852 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature