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Glossary Psychological Impact

effect on mental and emotional well-being

The term "psychological impact" refers to the effect that an event, condition, or experience has on an individual's mental and emotional well-being. For example, hair loss (alopecia) can lead to feelings of low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Understanding the psychological impact is crucial for professionals to provide comprehensive care that addresses both physical and emotional health.

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research Awareness, Beliefs, and Psychological Impact of Patients with Alopecia Areata in Saudi Arabia: A Multi-Center Study

5 citations , December 2024 in “Patient Preference and Adherence”

In this study, despite most patients recognizing alopecia areata as serious and adhering to treatment, psychological well-being remained adversely affected by the disease, highlighting the need for larger studies to better address these psychological impacts.

research Evaluation of the Awareness, Beliefs, and Psychological Impact of Patients with Alopecia Areata in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia

May 2023 in “Advances in medicine”

In this study, Alopecia Areata patients were generally knowledgeable about their condition, believed it was due to genetic or health factors, and experienced significant anxiety and depression affecting their quality of life.

research Psychological impact of alopecia

January 2020

This study observed that patients with androgenetic alopecia had higher alexithymia scores and more frequent anxiety compared to control subjects, although no conclusive link to depression was found.

research Psychological Impact of Hair Loss

March 2014

This chapter discusses the psychiatric aspects of hair loss, including diagnoses linked to alopecia and psychiatric conditions that manifest with hair loss, but reports no new clinical results.

research Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss and Its Psychological Impacts: A Study Among Cancer Survivors in a Tertiary Care Centre, Chennai

February 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research”

In this descriptive study conducted in a tertiary care center in Chennai, researchers observed that chemotherapy-induced hair loss seriously impacts the emotional well-being of cancer survivors, especially women and younger individuals, with severity of hair loss correlating strongly with psychological distress.

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community British tabloid dutasteride fear mongering

in Chat 103 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the impact of hair loss treatments like dutasteride and finasteride, with some users expressing skepticism about media claims linking these drugs to severe side effects like suicidal ideation. Many participants criticize the media, particularly British tabloids, for fearmongering and emphasize the psychological impact of hair loss itself.

community 9 months on minoxidil and plannin use fin

in Progress Pictures 1 upvotes 1 year ago

A 19-year-old has been using minoxidil for 9 months to address hair loss but is hesitant to start finasteride due to potential side effects. They are seeking advice on whether to try finasteride and are concerned about the psychological impact of hair loss.

community 7 months of min 2x a day + .25mg fin 1x a day

in Progress Pictures 509 upvotes 2 years ago

User shared progress pictures after 7 months of using 0.25mg finasteride daily and 1ml minoxidil twice daily, reporting no side effects and being thrilled with the results. Other users discussed the effectiveness of lower doses and the psychological impact of potential side effects.

community South Korea is debating whether hair loss should be covered by public healthcare. That alone says a lot about how we still misunderstand hair loss.

67 upvotes 8 months ago

South Korea is debating whether hair loss treatments should be covered by public healthcare, highlighting the issue's impact on mental health and social functioning. The discussion centers on whether hair loss should be classified as a medical condition rather than a cosmetic issue, considering its psychological effects and the biological processes involved.

community The new growth in hair loss research: With increasing evidence of its impact on mental health, scientists are pushing forward with breakthroughs on balding. Later this year, scientists will launch one of the first ever clinical trials with hair follicles grown entirely from stem cells.

324 upvotes 7 years ago

Hair loss impacts mental health, with treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and stem cell transplants discussed. There is hope for future breakthroughs, but current treatments are limited, and awareness is lacking.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

What is Scalp Micropigmentation and how does it help people with visible hair loss? Scalp Micropigmentation creates the illusion of hair follicles on the scalp for visible hair loss.

learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

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