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The Impact of Recent Life Events on Patients With Alopecia Areata: A Study From Iran



Jalali MHA1 ; Mehran G2 ; Mehranahad Z2 ; Hanifnia A2, 3
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  1. 1. Skin and Stem Cell Research Center, Department of Dermatology, Rasoul Akram Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Dermatology, Rasoul Akram Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Journal of Isfahan Medical School Published:2012

Abstract

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) affects 0.1%-0.2% of the general population, and occurs in both males and females. Initial presentation occurs most commonly in the late teenage years, early childhood or young adulthood, but can happen in all ages. In the present study, we aimed to find an association between the onset of AA and preceding emotional stress. Methods: A total of 47 patients diagnosed with AA and 47 controls (healthy subjects matched on age and gender) were enrolled to the study at the dermatology clinic of Hazrat Rasoul Akram Hospital, Tehran, Iran. Participants were administered Paykel's questionnaire for recent life events, and the demographic data of all subjects was also collected simultaneously. Findings: The distribution of AA was as follows: 30 (63.8%) subjects in head, beard in 16 (34%) and body in 1 (2.1%) subject. The total score of recent life events (during the last 12 months) was not significantly different between the AA patients (6.9 ± 1.01) and the control subjects (7.12 ± 0.91) (P = 0.95). Conclusion: Our findings do not support the hypothesis that stressful life events are associated with the occurrence of AA. © 2012, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.
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