Psychological Outcomes Associated With Alopecia Areata—Reply

In Reply We appreciate the interest of Buontempo et al in our article on the prevalence and odds of depression and anxiety in children and adults with alopecia areata (AA). Our main objective was to identify the separate prevalence of psychiatric disorders and symptoms. Our study results highlighted the need for psychiatric care and monitoring of psychiatric symptoms.

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Settembre 2023

Psychological Outcomes Among Patients With Alopecia Areata

To the Editor The systematic review and meta-analysis by Lauron et al illuminates the psychological outcomes among patients with alopecia areata (AA) on patients. The study found that 7% to 17% of patients with AA had depressive or anxiety disorders, with more than one-third of patients having symptoms, which is higher than the general population. This aligns with previous research that has noted a positive association with anxiety and depression in patients with AA and other dermatological diseases. We advocate for dermatologists to screen patients with AA for anxiety and depression using tools, such as the Patient Health Questionnaire and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale, in their practice.

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Settembre 2023