Hair loss and hidden struggles: study probes depression in alopecia areata
NCT ID NCT07711574
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This study measures how often depression occurs in adults with alopecia areata, a condition that causes patchy hair loss. Researchers will use a questionnaire to assess depressive symptoms in 100 patients at a dermatology clinic. No treatments or interventions are involved — the goal is simply to understand the mental health burden linked to this hair-loss condition.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If the study finds a strong link, it could encourage doctors to routinely screen for depression in alopecia areata patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-site observational study that cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other populations.
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Sohag university hospital
Sohag, Egypt
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