August 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that patients with various hair disorders experience high emotional distress, and significant psychological issues appear unrelated to disease severity in alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss. Formal psychological therapies improved the wellbeing of alopecia patients, as reported in this research.
January 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study surveyed German dermatologists about treating children and adolescents with alopecia areata, revealing significant emotional challenges like bullying and low self-esteem, dissatisfaction with available treatments, and a need for both psychological support and new therapeutic guidelines.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case study reported that homeopathic treatment focusing on emotional stress and immune support led to positive outcomes in a patient with alopecia totalis following emotional trauma, suggesting a potential benefit of addressing both physical and emotional factors.
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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.
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December 2011 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This review discusses the spectrum of unwanted facial hair in women and outlines a holistic treatment approach, emphasizing tailored regimens that address individual needs and causative factors, but provides no new clinical results.
