June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers evaluated online resources for psychological support for alopecia areata patients and found the quality lacking, with most resources not providing adequate advice or referring to therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, despite the significant psychological impact of the condition.
This case report describes a 28-year-old woman who developed alopecia areata following prolonged emotional stress, with improvement observed using Minoxidil and stress management, but relapse occurred after another stressful period.
August 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study evaluated online resources for alopecia areata patients and highlighted the value of directing them to Alopecia UK, National Alopecia Areata Foundation, and Health Talk for psychological support.
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.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This study explored the issue of teenage pregnancies and underage mothers, focusing on providing psychological assistance and social support, and proposed measures for prevention and support using an interdisciplinary approach within the context of state demographic policy.
