Psychological Effects of Androgenetic Alopecia on Women: Comparisons with Balding Men and Female Control Subjects
October 1993
in “
Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology
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Studysummary This study found that androgenetic alopecia causes significant psychological distress, particularly in women, who exhibit a more negative body image and less adaptive functioning compared to controls.
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Women with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) experience negative psychological effects such as anxiety, depression, social insecurity, lower self-esteem, and dissatisfaction with their appearance compared to balding men and female control subjects. The study found that hair loss has a greater negative impact on women's mental health than men's, with women experiencing a more negative body image and less adaptive functioning. Women with AGA experience more significant psychological effects than men, including anxiety, lower self-esteem, and higher levels of social anxiety due to feelings of diminished attractiveness. Psychological support is necessary for women with AGA.
