This study aims to assess how common depression is among patients with alopecia areata at Sohag University Hospital using a questionnaire. It is an observational study with no treatment involved.
This is a cross-sectional observational study designed to evaluate the prevalence of depression among patients with alopecia areata attending the dermatology outpatient clinic at Sohag University Hospital. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition characterized by non-scarring hair loss and may be associated with psychological distress. The study will include patients diagnosed clinically with alopecia areata. Data will be collected through structured interviews and the use of a validated depression screening questionnaire. No therapeutic intervention will be applied during the study. The aim of the study is to assess the psychological burden of alopecia areata and identify the frequency of depressive symptoms among affected patients. The findings may help in improving holistic patient care by addressing both dermatological and psychological aspects of the disease.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
This is an observational cross-sectional study with no therapeutic or experimental intervention. Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire to assess depression among patients with alopecia areata.
Sohag university hospital
Sohag, Egypt
Prevalence of depression among patients with alopecia areata
The primary outcome is to assess the prevalence of depressive symptoms among patients with alopecia areata attending the dermatology outpatient clinic at Sohag University Hospital. Depression will be evaluated using a structured validated questionnaire.
Time frame: At enrollment
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