Psychological Impact of Hair Loss

    March 2014
    Paul Farrant, Sue McHale
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    TLDR Hair loss can significantly affect mental health.
    The document, "Psychological Impact of Hair Loss" from March 2014, discussed the psychological effects often seen in patients experiencing hair loss. It started with an overview of hair biology before delving into various conditions such as alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, androgenetic alopecia, chemotherapy-induced alopecia, and scarring alopecia, and their respective psychological impacts. The chapter also addressed excessive hair loss and explored psychiatric conditions that can manifest with hair loss, including body dysmorphic disorder, delusional infestation, and trichotillomania. The authors concluded by offering management suggestions and resources for further study.
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