The Invisible Impact of a Visible Disease: Psychosocial Impact of Alopecia Areata

• Main Authors: Natasha Mesinkovska (Author), Brittany Craiglow (Author), Susan G. Ball (Author), Paula Morrow (Author), Sarah G. Smith (Author), Evangeline Pierce (Author), Jerry Shapiro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction The physical impact of alopecia areata (AA) is visible, but the psychological and social consequences and emotional burden are often underrecognized. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 547 participants recruited via the National Alopecia Areata Foundation completed a survey...