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Table 2 Beliefs about consequences of having alopecia areata (n = 80)

From: Concepts of patients with alopecia areata about their disease

Beliefs

Agree

Factors influencing beliefs

My disease has had a major consequence on my life.

58.2%

Younger patients(p = 0.012), longer duration(p = 0.014)

My disease has strongly affected the way I see myself as a person.

53.8%

Younger age at onset(p = 0.003)

My disease has strongly affected the way others see me.

51.3%

Younger age at onset(p = 0.022), longer duration(p = 0.012)

My disease is a serious condition.

50.6%

Younger age at onset(p = 0.003), younger patients(p = 0.013)

My disease has become easier to live with.

50.6%

None

My disease has serious economic and financial consequences.

27.8%

Younger age at onset(p = 0.015), longer duration(p = 0.010)