Perceived Stigma and Mental Health Disorders Among Adults With Alopecia Areata Living in Japan.

ABSTRACT: Alopecia areata (AA) is a common disorder that causes hair loss and can significantly impact quality of life, which may be partially due to AA-related stigma. Examining the impact of AA on psychosocial health is important for understanding the burden experienced by patients with AA. The primary objective of this study was to examine mental health and sleep conditions, hair growth satisfaction, and AA-related stigma perceptions among individuals diagnosed with AA in Japan. The study used patients' self-reported data collected from the National Health and Wellness Survey conducted in Japan in 2023. Collected data included demographic characteristics and comorbidities; among those with a self-reported clinical diagnosis of AA, additional information on clinical characteristics, treatments, an

SUBMITTER: Saito N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12315609 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature