Quality of life in patients with alopecia areata: a hospital‐based cross‐sectional study

Janković, Slavenka; Perić, Jelena; Maksimović, Nataša; Ćirković, Andja; Marinković, Jelena; Janković, Janko; Reljić, Vesna; Medenica, Ljiljana

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“…1 The most common hair diseases are alopecia areata (AA) and alopecia androgenetica (AGA). 1 The most common hair diseases are alopecia areata (AA) and alopecia androgenetica (AGA).…”

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‘The psychosocial burden of alopecia areata and androgenetica’: a cross‐sectional multicentre study among dermatological out‐patients in 13 European countries

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Goudetsidis

Francq

et al. 2019

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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Background Hair diseases play an important burden on patients’ lives, causing significant emotional and psychosocial distress. However, the impairment due to different hair conditions, such as alopecia areata (AA) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA), has rarely been compared. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the psychological burden of subgroups of patients with different hair diseases and to compare them to a healthy population. Methods In this study, we analysed a subgroup of patients with hair diseases from patients of a large multicentre study including 3635 dermatological patients and 1359 controls from 13 European countries. In the subgroup of patients with hair diseases, we analysed the socio‐demographic characteristics, the stress level, and the impact of hair diseases on quality of life (QoL), anxiety, and depression and we compared them among patients with AA, AGA and healthy controls. Results The study population included 115 patients (77% women, 23% men) with hair diseases, 37 of whom with AA and 20 with AGA. Patients with hair diseases had a lower education level than healthy controls (medium educational level: 43% vs. 28%). Overall, 41% of the patients reported stressful life events during the last 6 months compared with 31% of the controls. Patients with the same age, sex, depression level and comorbidities had a worse QoL when suffering from AA than from AGA (Mean Dermatology Life Quality Index score: 5.8 vs. 2.5). Conclusion Patients with hair diseases are more anxious, depressed and have a lower QoL than controls.

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“…1 The most common hair diseases are alopecia areata (AA) and alopecia androgenetica (AGA). 1 The most common hair diseases are alopecia areata (AA) and alopecia androgenetica (AGA).…”

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confidence: 99%

‘The psychosocial burden of alopecia areata and androgenetica’: a cross‐sectional multicentre study among dermatological out‐patients in 13 European countries

Titeca

Goudetsidis

Francq

et al. 2019

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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“…6,8,9,11,20–26 Across all Skindex-29 subscales, QoL for adults with facial PWS (composite score, 24.6) was lower than QoL for persons without skin disease (composite score, 9). Facial PWS was the third-lowest mean Skindex-29 score (composite score and subscore), with the emotion subscore being the most affected (mean, 34.4; SD = 25.8).…”

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“…6–8 Although isolated PWS are generally thought to be asymptomatic (i.e., without pruritus, pain, major functional impairment), previous studies have demonstrated adversely impaired QoL in similarly asymptomatic skin conditions, such as vitiligo and alopecia. 9–11 The distinct appearance of PWS and potential complications might significantly impact a person’s psychosocial development and well-being. 12,13 Furthermore, the face is intimately associated with personal identity and social interactions.…”

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Quality of life in adults with facial port-wine stains

Hagen

Grey

Korta

et al. 2017

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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Background Facial port-wine stains (PWS) are considered by some an aesthetic skin problem, yet impact on quality of life (QoL) has not been objectively documented. Objective We sought to (1) characterize the effect of PWS on QoL in adults, (2) to identify the clinical and demographic factors that affect QoL, and (3) to compare our results with QoL studies in other skin conditions. Methods In total, 244 adults with facial PWS completed an online QoL survey, which included the Skindex-29 instrument. Results QoL in adults with facial PWS was diminished, especially from an emotional perspective. Variables associated with reduced QoL in all Skindex-29 subdomains included comorbid depression, limited facial mobility, and presence of other skin conditions. Persons with hypertrophy had more emotional and symptomatic impairment. The composite dermatologic-specific QoL scores were similar to those of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, rosacea, alopecia, and vitiligo. Limitations Selection bias was a potential limitation, as participants were primarily recruited from patient support groups. Conclusion Our analysis demonstrates that the presence of a facial PWS has a significant negative impact on QoL. Dermatologists caring for patients with PWS should inquire about QoL, provide appropriate support and resources, and consider QoL when discussing treatment options and obtaining authorization for these procedures.

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“…Otra herramienta común es el Symptom Check List-90-R (SCL-90-R), un instrumento de cuantificación sintomática que permite medir la intensidad de 90 síntomas psicológicos y psicopatológicos 10 . Los cuestionarios Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36) y Skindex-29 fueron desarrollados para evaluar la calidad de vida en los problemas de la piel, pero también se utilizan en la alopecia ante la escasez de escalas específicas en este campo 11 .…”

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Alopecia androgénica femenina: nuevos factores fisiopatológicos y futuras tendencias para un abordaje clínico más integral

Tàpia¹,

González‐Guerra²,

Schierloh³

2017

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Quality of life in patients with alopecia areata: a hospital‐based cross‐sectional study

Abstract: Our study demonstrates that AA influences QoL, but to a lesser degree than observed for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and onychomycosis.

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‘The psychosocial burden of alopecia areata and androgenetica’: a cross‐sectional multicentre study among dermatological out‐patients in 13 European countries

‘The psychosocial burden of alopecia areata and androgenetica’: a cross‐sectional multicentre study among dermatological out‐patients in 13 European countries

Quality of life in adults with facial port-wine stains

Alopecia androgénica femenina: nuevos factores fisiopatológicos y futuras tendencias para un abordaje clínico más integral

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