In this study, researchers found that gender-diverse individuals experience higher depression and anxiety levels than cis-gender heterosexuals and exhibit lower hair cortisol levels, suggesting a potential link to health disparities possibly driven by trauma-, fatigue-, and pain-related conditions.
August 2025 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” This study found that gender-diverse individuals experienced higher depression and anxiety levels alongside lower cortisol concentrations, resembling profiles typical in trauma and pain-related conditions.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Health Psychology” In this study, a mixed-methods survey of 357 balding men revealed that baldness is structurally stigmatized, with many participants experiencing distress and using treatments to combat it; others resisted stigma and expressed minimal distress.
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October 2020 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review found that despite varied levels of stigmatization reported in studies, hair loss generally leads to stigmatization and a reduced quality of life, but specific research on this stigma is limited.
March 2026 in “Journal of Community Genetics” In this narrative review, the authors found that stigma related to oculocutaneous albinism in Africa is primarily driven by socio-cultural beliefs and structural inequities, affecting individuals' health, education, and psychosocial well-being, with interventions needed to dispel myths and provide specialized healthcare and support.