Psychological Consequences of Chronic Hair Diseases

January 2004

F. Poot

chronic hair diseases hair loss androgenetic alopecia chemotherapy-induced alopecia alopecia areata body dysmorphic syndrome trichotillomania psychiatric comorbidities anxiety depression stress alexithymia baldness hair thinning

Studysummary This review examines the psychological effects of chronic hair diseases and reports no new findings, highlighting the impact on self-confidence, coping skills, and associated psychiatric conditions.

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