The Psychosocial Impact of Alopecia in Men: A Mixed-Methods Survey Study
June 2024
in “
Skin Health and Disease
”
TLDR Men with alopecia often feel less confident and have lower wellbeing, needing more support.
The study surveyed 177 men aged 17–79 with alopecia areata (AA) or androgenetic alopecia (AGA) to explore the psychosocial impact of hair loss. Results showed that over half of the participants reported decreased confidence and lower wellbeing scores compared to norms, despite seeking minimal support for these concerns. Sexual minority participants experienced higher appearance-focused anxiety than straight participants. The findings suggest an unmet need for psychosocial support among men with alopecia, potentially hindered by masculine norms that discourage help-seeking and minimize appearance concerns.
