| Alopecia areata in the Indian subcontinent. | |
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PMID: 17361494 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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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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Authors:
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Virendra N Sehgal; Govind Srivastava; Ashok Aggarwal; Geetanjali Sethi; Tulsi Adhikari |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Skinmed Volume: 6 ISSN: 1540-9740 ISO Abbreviation: Skinmed Publication Date: 2007 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-15 Completed Date: 2007-05-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101168327 Medline TA: Skinmed Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 63-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Dermato-Venereology (Skin/VD) Centre, Sehgal Nursing Home, A/6 Panchwati, Azadpur, Delhi, India. drsehgal@ndf.vsnl.net.in |
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Adolescent Adult Alopecia Areata / complications, epidemiology, etiology* Child Child, Preschool Family Characteristics Female Health Services Accessibility Housing Humans India / epidemiology Male Middle Aged Socioeconomic Factors |
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