Psychological Aspect of Alopecia

The document "Psychological Aspect of Alopecia" discusses the significant psychological impact of hair loss, including negative effects on self-confidence, body image, and self-esteem. It highlights that alopecia patients often suffer from mental disorders, particularly anxiety and depression, and that psychological stress can trigger hair loss conditions. Alopecia areata, affecting 2.1% of the population, is often triggered by stress and associated with psychiatric outcomes. Androgenetic alopecia, affecting up to 80% of men by age 70, can impair body image and cause stress, particularly in young and single men, and women with this condition experience more severe psychological stress. The document suggests that providing psychiatric diagnosis and treatment to patients with alopecia may positively affect the condition and emphasizes the need for more research in this area.