Psychological Aspects of Hair Disorders: Considerations for Dermatologists, Cosmetologists, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgeons

The document discusses the psychological impact of hair loss disorders and the importance of an individualized treatment approach that addresses both medical and psychological aspects. It highlights the role of stress in hair loss disorders such as alopecia areata and trichotillomania, an obsessive-compulsive disorder characterized by hair pulling. The document also emphasizes the higher prevalence of depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders in patients with alopecia areata. It suggests the importance of incorporating psychodermatology and psychotrichology in dermatology and psychiatry residency programs. The document also describes three types of hair loss disorders: Telogen Effluvium, Anagen Effluvium, and Cicatricial Alopecia, each with unique characteristics and triggers. It underscores the need for psychological support and a multidisciplinary approach in treatment, involving dermatologists, psychologists, and community hair and beauty specialists.