Quality of Life in Patients with Alopecia Areata presenting to the Department of Dermatology at a Tertiary Care Hospital of Lahore, Pakistan

Background: Alopecia Areata (AA), also known as spot baldness is thought to be autoimmune in origin, marked by patchy, non-scarring hair loss. More recently, a strong association between the sufferers of AA and disorders mood disturbances, anxiety depression has been noted. Aim: To determination mean quality life score patients with alopecia areata (AA). Study design: Prospective, cross-sectional study. Place duration: Department Dermatology, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore from March 2021 September 2021. Methodology: After ethical approval, we included 124 irrespective their gender aged 18-60 years presenting this study after informed consent. Patient’s demographic details were Quality was assessed using Dermatology Life Index (DLQI) score. Results: Of total 125 patients, about 59.2% male 40.8% females, 29.72±11.01 years. The duration disease 9.45±8.56 months. DLQI ranged 2 24 6.74±4.60. When stratified, significantly higher among females (p=0.008), those >12 months (p=0.000) severe (p=0.024). Conclusion: This found that associated deterioration effect more female chronic disease. Key-words: areata, life, dermatology,