TLDR How bad a woman's hair loss is doesn't always match how it affects her happiness and daily life.
The study involving 104 female patients with alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, or androgenic alopecia demonstrated that the clinical severity of hair loss did not reliably predict quality of life as measured by the Skindex-16 questionnaire. Patients' self-assessment of hair loss severity was more closely associated with their quality of life than dermatologists' assessments, particularly in the domains of symptoms, emotions, and function. The findings suggest that patients' perceptions of their hair loss are more impactful on their quality of life than the objective severity assessed by dermatologists. The study underscores the importance of considering psychological and quality of life factors in the treatment of alopecia and calls for further research into psychological treatments and coping strategies for affected individuals.
44 citations,
December 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata seriously lowers quality of life, especially affecting self-image, mental health, and social life.
180 citations,
September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss affects self-esteem and quality of life; treatments can help.
666 citations,
September 1977 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Common baldness, also known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is caused by a combination of genetic factors and hormones called androgens.
1 citations,
August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Tofacitinib and oral minoxidil may help treat Sisaipho alopecia areata.
1 citations,
October 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using minoxidil and tofacitinib together can effectively treat severe hair loss.
1 citations,
February 2019 in “PubMed” Minoxidil is effective in treating various types of hair loss and can improve quality of life, with combination therapies showing increased effectiveness.
86 citations,
May 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” How bad a woman's hair loss is doesn't always match how it affects her happiness and daily life.
71 citations,
March 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Alopecia areata can cause unpredictable hair loss, and treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil may help but have varying side effects.
78 citations,
April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil can help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
80 citations,
October 1983 in “BMJ” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia patients, with 16 having good results and no side effects.
