Evaluation of Stigma Toward Individuals With Alopecia
March 2021
in “
JAMA Dermatology
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research Stigmatization Caused by Hair Loss – A Systematic Literature Review
Hair loss can lead to significant stigma and lower quality of life, especially for women and those with certain types of alopecia.
research Role of Hair Prostheses (Wigs) in Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata
Wigs significantly improve the well-being of people with severe hair loss.
research A Mixed Methods Survey of Social Anxiety, Anxiety, Depression, and Wig Use in Alopecia
Many people with alopecia experience high levels of social anxiety, anxiety, and depression, and while wigs can boost confidence, they may also cause anxiety.
research Health-Related Quality of Life Among Patients With Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
People with alopecia areata, a skin disease, generally have a poor quality of life, especially if more of their scalp is affected.
research Alopecia Areata and Health-Related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.
research Quality of Life in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Alopecia areata significantly lowers quality of life, especially in personal and social areas, and more so if the patient is also depressed.
research Attitudes and Perceptions of School-Aged Children Toward Alopecia Areata
The research explored how children in school view peers with alopecia areata.
research Quality of Life in Alopecia Areata: A Sample of Tunisian Patients
research Psychosocial Impact of Wigs or Hairpieces on Perceived Quality of Life in Female Patients with Alopecia Areata
Wearing wigs or hairpieces improves self-esteem, adaptability, and competence in women with alopecia areata.
research Clinical Severity Does Not Reliably Predict Quality of Life in Women With Alopecia Areata, Telogen Effluvium, or Androgenic Alopecia
How bad a woman's hair loss is doesn't always match how it affects her happiness and daily life.
research Quality of Life in Alopecia Areata: A Study of 60 Cases
Alopecia areata seriously lowers quality of life, especially affecting self-image, mental health, and social life.