TLDR Hirsutism greatly affects mental health and quality of life, especially in young women.
The study on 126 female patients with hirsutism at CMH Kharian revealed significant psychosocial impacts, with 81% experiencing abnormal effects, including stress, anxiety, and depression. The mean age was 28.8 years, and the psychosocial impact was most pronounced in younger women aged 16-30, with 85.3% affected. Moderate to severe anxiety was reported by 70.6% of participants. The findings highlight that hirsutism significantly affects the quality of life, particularly among young, working, and unmarried women.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hirsutism greatly impacts women's mental well-being and finances.
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December 2022 in “Advanced medical journal” Hirsutism moderately affects the quality of life for most women, linked to condition severity.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Turkish women with hirsutism experience lower quality of life, especially those with PCOS, regardless of hair growth severity.
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May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine” Women with PCOS often experience anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life.
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October 2017 in “The FASEB Journal” Male hormones cause different growth in identical human hair follicles due to their unique epigenetic characteristics.
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March 2016 in “JAMA dermatology” Patients with PCOS rate their hirsutism higher than clinicians, and these self-ratings are more closely related to their quality of life and risk of depression.
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May 2013 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Minoxidil improves quality of life for women with hair loss.
