Impact of Female Pattern Hair Loss on the Quality of Life of Patients

April 2017 in “ Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology ”

P Shilpashree, Syrti Clarify, Awadhesh Kumar Jaiswal, Shashidhar Thatikonda

female pattern hair loss FPHL psychological well-being social interactions quality of life embarrassment low self-esteem social withdrawal

TLDR Female pattern hair loss greatly harms women's mental health and social life.

The study examined the impact of female pattern hair loss (FPHL) on the quality of life of patients. It found that FPHL significantly affected the psychological well-being and social interactions of the affected individuals. The research included 150 women diagnosed with FPHL and utilized standardized questionnaires to assess their quality of life. Results indicated that the majority of participants experienced feelings of embarrassment, low self-esteem, and social withdrawal due to their hair loss. The study concluded that addressing the psychological and social aspects of FPHL is crucial in the management and treatment of the condition.

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