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ArticleJournal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG2026

Quality of life in patients with scarring and non-scarring alopecia: An exploratory cross-sectional study.

Agathe Franz, Andria Constantinou, Gabriela Engelhardt, Rashmi Singh, Doris Wilborn, Kathrin Hillmann, Sein Schmidt, Ulrike Blume-Peytavi

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Agathe FranzDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3427-9583
Andria ConstantinouDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6569-8636
Gabriela EngelhardtDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Rashmi SinghDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Doris WilbornDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6966-5279
Kathrin HillmannDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7251-5351
Sein SchmidtClinical Study Center, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6698-5717
Ulrike Blume-PeytaviDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3528-3752

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesHair loss disorders impact quality of life (QoL) far beyond cosmetic issues, with previous studies showing mild to moderate impairment. This study aimed to assess QoL impairment in hair loss patients, comparing scarring and non-scarring alopecia, and to analyze possibly related influencing factors. PATIENTS AND

methodsAn exploratory cross-sectional study of 510 patients (281 with non-scarring and 229 with scarring alopecia) was conducted at the Charité -Universitätsmedizin Berlin's dermatology outpatient clinic. DLQI and PROMIS questionnaires were completed. T-tests, three-factor analysis of variance with post hoc tests, and correlation analyses were used for evaluation.

resultsHair loss disorders can lead to an impaired QoL, with psychological well-being being the most affected. DLQI scores showed moderate impairment in both alopecia types. In addition, PROMIS indicated mild anxiety impairment in both, and mild depressive symptoms in non-scarring alopecia. Subjects with non-scarring type were more affected in their psychological well-being than those with scarring alopecia. A greater impairment was partially observed at a younger age in both types of alopecia and in women with non-scarring alopecia.

conclusionsThis exploratory study suggests that hair loss may lead to a notable emotional burden; thus, psychological support could be considered beneficial in hair loss management.

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AlopeciaCicatrixQuality of LifeAdolescentAdultAgedAnxietyCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFemaleGermanyHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultAlopecianon‐scarring alopeciapsychological well‐beingquality of lifescarring alopeciaself‐esteem

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