Importance Perceived stigma among patients with alopecia is associated with impaired
quality of life; however, the magnitude of laypersons' stigma toward individuals with alopecia
is unknown. Objective To determine the prevalence and magnitude of laypersons' stigma
toward individuals with varying degrees of alopecia and whether stigma increases with
increased severity of alopecia. Design, Setting, and Participants This was a cross-sectional
study using an internet survey administered to a convenience sample of adult respondents …