May 2026 in “Research Square” In this study, researchers found that chemotherapy-induced alopecia counseling and resource access are insufficient and influenced by socioeconomic factors such as employment, income, and education, underscoring the need for standardized education and improved resource availability to address disparities.
January 2025 in “Traditional Chinese Medicine” Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western treatments improves hair loss treatment.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that a large proportion of US adults with physician-diagnosed alopecia areata experience substantial emotional and mental health comorbidities and report significant stigma across all disease severities, yet few are receiving counseling or therapeutic intervention.
June 2023 in “Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă” This research highlights that alopecia, while not physically harmful, significantly impacts individuals' mental health due to its effects on self-image, and suggests a management strategy that includes psychological counseling alongside dermatological treatment to address these challenges.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This study found that among counseling psychologists, stress resistance positively correlates with life satisfaction, positive emotions, and psychological well-being, while negatively correlating with negative emotions, suggesting potential benefits for developing programs to improve resilience in this profession.