Psychological Impact, Self-Perception, and Contributing Factors in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

    January 2017 in “ Journal of cosmetology & trichology ”
    Ng Kf, M N Norazirah, Mokhtar Mazlin, J Adawiyah, Shamsul Azlin As
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    TLDR Hair loss can cause anxiety and depression, especially in young, single women, and early psychological support is important.
    This study from 2017 aimed to investigate the psychological impact, self-perception, and contributing factors in patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The study found that AGA can lead to anxiety and depression, especially in women. Patients' perception of the severity of their condition determines the psychological impact. Young, single females with shorter disease durations are most adversely affected by the disease. Adopting coping methods without acceptance of the disease leads to adverse psychological impact. Therefore, early psychological support to facilitate acceptance of the disease is recommended in AGA management.
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