Impact of female pattern hair loss on the quality of life of patients
Keywords:
Female pattern hair loss, quality of life, Modified Women Androgenic Alopecia – Quality of Life (mWAA-QOL) indexAbstract
Objective To assess the impact of female pattern hair loss (FPHL) on the quality of life of patients using Modified Women Androgenic Alopecia – Quality of Life (mWAA-QOL) index. Methods A total of 100 patients suffering from female pattern hair loss (FPHL), who themselves were able to understand and complete the mWAA-QOL questionnaire were enrolled in the study. Results The mean mWAA-QOL score in 100 patients of FPHL was 36.1±6.91 with 81% of patients having moderate to severe psychosocial impact due to FPHL. Higher mean responses were noted in relation to feeling unattractive by appearance and continued hair loss despite treatment. Younger, unmarried women with longer duration of disease had poorer QoL. Conclusion The findings confirm the detrimental impact of FPHL on the QoL and suggest a possible role for adjuvant psychological intervention on patients for better compliance in treatment.ÂReferences
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