Quality of life in alopecia areata: A disease specific questionnaire

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Author Details : Teja Sree*, Pravallika Penumatsa, Laxmi Shalini Chilakapati, Haritha Samanthula

Volume : 10, Issue : 4, Year : 2024

Article Page : 398-401

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijced.2024.070

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Abstract

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease, impacts 2% of the population worldwide and has a significant impact on the quality of life (QOL) of individuals.
Aims: To assess quality of life in patients with alopecia areata using Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). To study the quality of life in relation to age group and gender.
Materials and Methods: In this study 40 patients with alopecia areata were enrolled and asked to complete the DLQI questionnaire.
Results: Out of the 40 patients with AA, there were 26 (65%) males and 14 (35%) females with a male to female ratio of 1.85: 1. A majority (58.03%) of patients were between 31 and 40 years of age. Employees and students were more affected. Patients with longer duration had moderate to very large effect on QOL. 65% patients were concerned about their disease.
Conclusion: This study indicates that alopecia areata has a small to very large effect on the quality of life of the patients. Hence, Psychological evaluation and support should be considered.
 

Keywords: Alopecia areata, Quality of life, Dermatology Life Quality Index

How to cite : Sree T, Penumatsa P, Chilakapati L S, Samanthula H, Quality of life in alopecia areata: A disease specific questionnaire. IP Indian J Clin Exp Dermatol 2024;10(4):398-401

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