Publications by authors named "Varvara Kanti-Schmidt"
Quality of life in children and adolescents with alopecia areata-A systematic review.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- - Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss that can negatively affect the quality of life (QoL) in children and adolescents, leading to issues like bullying and self-esteem problems.
- - A systematic review examined eight studies involving 358 participants with AA and found a consistent impairment in their QoL, particularly in areas related to embarrassment and social interactions.
- - The findings highlight the importance of considering QoL in children with AA in both clinical settings and research, underscoring its role in treatment development and decision-making.