Studies how the public reacts to facial skin and hair conditions
Compares public reactions to facial psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo and alopecia areata in adults.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Evaluation of Stigma Toward Patients With Alopecia Areata, Atopic Dermatitis, Vitiligo, and Psoriasis
Key facts
- Where
- Roma, ItalySee the site
Where in Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, UOC DermatologiaRoma, ItalyTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
- Trial code
- NCT06801821
- Record updated
- 26 August 2025
- Original description
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Evaluation of Stigma Toward Patients With Alopecia Areata, Atopic Dermatitis, Vitiligo, and Psoriasis
Primary objective:
The primary objective is to evaluate in the general population the difference between emotional reactions associated with facial involvement by four major dermatologic diseases: psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata.
* Compare the social distance and stereotyping by the general population toward individuals with facial involvement by: psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata. * Evaluate demographic factors that describe a greater tendency toward stigmatization.
Inclusion: -Patients aged>18 years, both sexes; Signature of written informed consent.
Exclusion: Those who for professional or personal reasons have direct knowledge of the diseases in question; Patients diagnosed with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo or alopecia areata; Patients with first-degree relatives with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo or alopecia areata.