April 2026 in “Journal of Experimental Psychopathology” This study suggests that hair cortisol concentration may not reliably indicate psychological distress or differentiate clinical from non-clinical populations, as observed in a female PhD student over nine years.
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February 2013 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that people with androgenic alopecia, particularly women, are more prone to anxiety and depression, often adopting avoidant coping strategies, which are linked to emotional and psychological impacts rather than clinical severity.
November 2024 in “Psychology Health & Medicine” This study identified subgroups of people with alopecia areata with varying levels of quality of life impairment, influenced by feelings of flaw, coping styles, and social factors.
June 2000 in “British Journal of Clinical Psychology” This article reviews books on adolescent clinical assessment, body image disturbance, and grieving, but reports no new research findings.
July 2024 in “Medical Science Monitor” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia and PCOS who have type D personality reported higher stress levels and used dysfunctional coping strategies more frequently.