Evaluation of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia in Shanghai: A Cross-Sectional Study

January 2023 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”

Linli Yu, SathishKumar Moorthy, Lin Peng, Liangliang Shen, Yu Han, Zikai Zhang, Yanqiao Li, Xin Huang

androgenetic alopecia Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Hairdex WHOQOL-BREF DLQI AGA HADS

Studysummary This study demonstrates a significant correlation between anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life in individuals with androgenetic alopecia. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

This study examined 192 patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in Shanghai, revealing that 28.13% had borderline or abnormal anxiety and depression scores, as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Significant correlations were found between these scores and quality of life (QoL) domains assessed by Hairdex, WHOQOL-BREF, and DLQI instruments. Factors such as younger age, being single, and lower education levels were associated with higher anxiety and depression scores. The findings emphasize the substantial impact of AGA on mental health and QoL, underscoring the need for psychiatric evaluations in these patients. The study also notes limitations due to its cross-sectional design and reliance on self-reported data.

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