Alopecia areata (AA) is a common inflammatory autoimmune disease of the hair which can
have a significant negative impact on quality of life (QoL), mental health and productivity …

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss disorder with variations in distribution, duration,
and severity. The disease is chronic and often follows an unpredictable course, frequently …

Alopecia areata (AA) affects men at similar rates to women, yet comparatively little is known
about men's experience of the condition. We interviewed a demographically diverse group …

Background The skin plays an important role in establishing interpersonal relationships, and
thus visible skin disorders, which have a significant impact on physical appearance …

Background Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
acute-onset hair loss. The hair loss can range from small, circumscribed hairless areas on …

Background The content validity (appropriateness and acceptability) of patient‐reported
outcome (PRO) measures for scalp hair loss, eyebrow loss, eyelash loss, nail damage and …

It is important to identify patients with AD and who have FS to provide them with better social
support, reduce the mental burden and increase acceptance of the disease. Stigma in …

Visible physical differences may have a variety of social and psychological effects. Complete
hair loss on the scalp and body is a defining feature of the deforming disorder alopecia …

Alopecia areata (AA) presents a challenging and unpredictable condition associated with
substantial psychosocial and financial burdens. A chronic, relapsing form of non-scarring …

Hirsutism, defined as excessive terminal hair growth in an androgen-sensitive distribution in
females, is a common dermatologic condition affecting 5% to 15% of reproductive-aged …