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

TLDR Androgenetic alopecia significantly affects mental health and quality of life, highlighting the need for psychiatric evaluations.

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.

View this study on downloads.hindawi.com →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Research cited in this study

10 / 10 results

research Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin A Injection in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Comparative Controlled Study

3 citations, January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Botox can effectively treat hair loss with some side effects and high cost, while LC hair serum also shows great results with fewer side effects.

research Cross-Sectional Quality of Life Assessment in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

8 citations, June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

Hair loss lowers quality of life, causing embarrassment, frustration, and sexual rejection.

research Quality of Life Assessment in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

30 citations, January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Androgenetic alopecia significantly harms quality of life, affecting emotions and relationships.

HRQoL in Hair Loss-Affected Patients with Alopecia Areata, Androgenetic Alopecia, and Telogen Effluvium: The Role of Personality Traits and Psychosocial Anxiety

research HRQoL in Hair Loss-Affected Patients with Alopecia Areata, Androgenetic Alopecia, and Telogen Effluvium: The Role of Personality Traits and Psychosocial Anxiety

29 citations, November 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Personality traits and anxiety affect hair loss patients' quality of life.

research Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men – Short Version

145 citations, November 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.

research Quality of Life and Psychosocial Impact of Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecia in Women

28 citations, January 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

Women with scarring alopecia have a lower quality of life and more anxiety and depression than those with non-scarring alopecia.

research Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia in China: A Community-Based Study in Six Cities

126 citations, January 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Baldness is more common in Chinese men than women, increasing with age, and is influenced by genetics.

research Prevalence and Types of Androgenetic Alopecia in Shanghai, China: A Community-Based Study

66 citations, February 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Chinese men have lower AGA rates than Caucasians, with type III vertex most common; family history is important.

research Finasteride Induced Depression: A Prospective Study

99 citations, October 2006 in “BMC clinical pharmacology”

Finasteride may cause slight depression and anxiety.

research The Reliability of Horizontally Sectioned Scalp Biopsies in the Diagnosis of Chronic Diffuse Telogen Hair Loss in Women

137 citations, July 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies are more reliable for diagnosing hair loss in women when three samples are taken instead of one.

Similar Research

5 / 1000+ results

research Quality of Life and Its Association With Androgenetic Alopecia Patients in Shanghai: A Cross-Sectional Study

December 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects quality of life, especially in younger, less educated, single, and rural individuals.

research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review

April 2024 in “Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal”

Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition influenced by various factors and linked to psychosocial and cardiovascular issues.

research The Burden of Alopecia Areata: A Scoping Review Focusing on Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Work Productivity

10 citations, January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Alopecia areata greatly affects people's life quality, mental health, and work life.

research Stigmatization Caused by Hair Loss – A Systematic Literature Review

19 citations, October 2020 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

Hair loss can lead to significant stigma and lower quality of life, especially for women and those with certain types of alopecia.

research Review of Quality of Life Studies in Women with Alopecia

58 citations, January 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”

Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.