The hidden burden of visibility: Social appearance anxiety in patients with alopecia areata – A comparative cross-sectional study
Journal of Health Psychology: An Interdisciplinary, International Journal
Published online on November 30, 2025
Abstract
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This cross-sectional study investigated social appearance anxiety in individuals with Alopecia Areata (AA), a chronic autoimmune condition causing visible, non-scarring hair loss. A total of 129 AA patients and 142 age- and sex-matched healthy controls (...
This cross-sectional study investigated social appearance anxiety in individuals with Alopecia Areata (AA), a chronic autoimmune condition causing visible, non-scarring hair loss. A total of 129 AA patients and 142 age- and sex-matched healthy controls (...