Psychological effects of androgenetic alopecia on women: Comparisons with balding men and with female control subjects
October 1993
in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
TLDR Hair loss affects women's mental health more than men's, causing anxiety, low self-esteem, and social insecurity.
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.
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