Psychometric validation of the Spanish alopecia areata-life impact questionnaire.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic immune-mediated disorder associated with substantial psychosocial burden. Generic dermatology instruments, such as the DLQI, may fail to capture AA-specific concerns, prompting the development of targeted questionnaires like the AA-QLI. However, existing tools show methodological limitations and inconsistent use. This study aimed to validate the Spanish Alopecia Areata-Life Impact Questionnaire (SAALIQ) by assessing its reliability, validity, and responsiveness, providing a robust instrument for evaluating the quality-of-life (QoL) impact of AA in Spanish-speaking patients.

Methods

A single-center cross-sectional study was conducted between June 2024 and June 2025. Adults with AA, recruited sequentially regardless of disease sev

SUBMITTER: Munoz-Barba D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12657179 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature