People who develop alopecia areata have an increased risk for depression, anxiety, time off work and unemployment

The study aimed to find out if people with alopecia areata were more likely to have anxiety and depression or if they were more likely to have time off work or be unemployed. It was found that people with alopecia areata were 30–38% more likely to have a diagnosis of depression and 33% more likely to have anxiety. People with alopecia areata were 56% more likely to have time off work and 82% more likely to be unemployed. These results should help guide the care provided to people with alopecia areata, as there may be a need for extra psychological support.