Will It Ever Grow Back? The Psychosocial Impacts of Alopecia

January 2021 in “ Dalhousie Medical Journal ”

Aryan Riahi

alopecia androgenic alopecia alopecia areata pharmacological treatments

TLDR Alopecia, a hair loss issue, needs both medical and psychological treatments due to the limited effectiveness of drugs alone.

The document discusses the psychosocial impacts of alopecia, a common issue seen by family physicians and dermatologists. It highlights the limitations of pharmacological treatments for alopecia, such as androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata, due to their limited effectiveness, leading to frustration for both patients and physicians. The paper emphasizes the need for an all-encompassing approach by health professionals, suggesting that psychological treatment should be considered alongside medication for managing alopecia and its impacts.

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