Alopecia – Focus on Negative Emotional Impact

June 2023 in “ Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă ”

Mădălina Mocanu, Dan Vâță, Anisia Iuliana Alexa, Elena Iancu, Dragoș Solovăstru, Adriana Pătrașcu, Laura Gheucă Solovăstru

alopecia alopecia areata androgenetic alopecia psychopharmacotherapy psychotrichological disorders hair loss pattern baldness

TLDR Alopecia causes significant emotional distress and psychological issues, requiring combined skin and mental health treatment.

The document outlines the significant emotional distress and psychological impact of alopecia, including alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia, on individuals. It affects self-esteem, self-image, and social interactions, with a prevalence of 2.4 to 6.7% in children and being common in males over 50. The condition can lead to anxiety, depression, social phobia, and personality disorders, necessitating a bidirectional treatment approach that combines dermatological care with psychological counseling and psychopharmacotherapy to manage the associated psychotrichological disorders effectively. The document stresses the importance of addressing both the visible symptoms and the emotional trauma to break the vicious cycle of distress caused by hair loss.

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