Impact of Alopecia Areata on Major Life-changing Decisions: Prevalence and Associated Factors.

ABSTRACT: Alopecia areata is a prevalent autoimmune condition causing non-scarring alopecia, with significant impacts on quality of life. However, the long-term effects on major life-changing decisions remain understudied. A cross-sectional study was performed including patients with alopecia areata who attended the Dermatology Department of the Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital. Patients were asked to complete questionnaires to assess the impact of alopecia areata on major life-changing decisions and quality of life. A total of 70 patients were included: 71% were female and 29% were male. The mean age was 38.70 (SD 14.32). The most affected major life-changing decisions were couple relationships and dressing; followed by job performance, social relationships, lifestyle changes, and sports pr

SUBMITTER: Munoz-Barba D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12427581 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature