January 2026 in “Archivio istituzionale della ricerca (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna)” This study observed that baricitinib led to significant hair regrowth and improved psychological well-being in severe alopecia areata patients over 48 weeks, with 63.2% achieving a SALT score of ≤20.
October 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that hair transplantation surgery significantly improved loneliness, anxiety, and depression in patients, with notable score reductions in these psychosocial outcomes post-surgery.
September 2025 in “Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study, patients with acute alopecia areata experienced significantly higher anxiety and depression levels, along with a worsened quality of life, compared to a control group, underscoring the importance for clinicians to address these psychiatric issues early in the condition.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study demonstrates a significant correlation between anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life in individuals with androgenetic alopecia.
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November 2025 in “Journal of Health Psychology” This study found that individuals with Alopecia Areata experience significantly higher social appearance anxiety compared to healthy controls, driven more by appearance-related concerns than by general anxiety or depression, highlighting the importance of targeted psychosocial assessments in their routine care.