Psychosocial impact of pediatric alopecia areata: A survey study.
Pediatr Dermatol
; 40(2): 312-314, 2023 Mar.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36722625
ABSTRACT
This study, which aimed to identify distress by sites of hair loss and psychosocial stressors for a pediatric alopecia areata population, enrolled 50 patients (32 females, 18 males, ages 7-17 years) from pediatric dermatology clinics, including a monthly hair disease clinic. Patients completed a 47-question survey. Scalp hair loss was rated as often or always bothersome in 34.7%; eyebrow loss in 24.3%; and eyelash loss in 21.6%, and 6 patients (12%) discontinued a social activity due to hair loss. Referral to behavioral/mental health specialists should be considered to improve psychosocial outcomes.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Alopecia em Áreas
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Pestanas
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Hipotricose
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Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Dermatol
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos