Does Hair Loss Impact Mood, Self-Esteem, Body Image, and Quality of Life in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia?

    August 2025 in “ Annals of Indian Psychiatry
    Suraj Singh, Neena Sawant
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    TLDR Hair loss can affect mood, self-esteem, body image, and quality of life.
    This study on 123 patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) found that 46% experienced depression, though none had extreme depression. Body image disturbances were noted in 11.65% of patients, and 12% had low self-esteem. While 62% reported no impact on quality of life, 2% experienced a very large impact. The study underscores the significant emotional and psychological effects of AGA, particularly highlighting body image concerns and the need for comprehensive management. It also notes that men and women experience different psychological impacts, with men focusing on hair appearance and women associating hair with femininity and sexuality. The study calls for addressing psychiatric comorbidities in AGA patients for improved outcomes, despite some limitations like selection bias.
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