TLDR Most people worried about abnormal hair loss actually have psychological issues like depression or anxiety.
In a study of 50 patients concerned about pathological hair loss, 90% were found to have psychological disorders, with 33 suffering from depression, 29 from anxiety, 32 from OCD, and 19 from OCPD. Many had multiple disorders, with 21 having three and 14 having two. Only 10 had a single disorder, while 5 showed no psychological issues. The study highlighted that individuals preoccupied with hair loss, who have normal hair growth, may suffer from hair loss dysmorphic disorder and related psychopathologies, necessitating proper diagnosis and treatment.
January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.
2 citations,
December 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document suggests a new way to categorize skin and mind disorders into two main groups to reduce confusion.
15 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
21 citations,
April 2015 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the best treatment for hair-pulling disorder, and combining it with other therapies could improve results.
38 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.
