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Alopecia areata in the Indian subcontinent
Virendra N Sehgal1, Govind Srivastava, Ashok Aggarwal
1Dermato-Venereology (Skin/VD) Centre, Sehgal Nursing Home, A/6 Panchwati, Azadpur, Delhi, India. drsehgal@ndf.vsnl.net.in
Background And Objectives:
Although alopecia areata is a well-recognized entity, it is riddled with issues that need to be addressed; therefore, the epidemiology, clinical data, and psychological impact of alopecia areata were investigated.
Materials And Methods:
An observational study was performed in 65 consecutive patients in the Indian subcontinent. Physical examination and questionnaires on medical, socioeconomic, and psychological status were performed.
Results:
The data observed in the present study revealed that socioeconomic factors and stress play a significant role in the initiation, development, and persistence of alopecia areata. This assumes greater importance in resource-poor settings where due attention to this disease can improve the management of this benign yet frustrating condition. Further studies may be warranted.
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