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GlossaryPsychosocial Stress

stress from social and psychological factors affecting health

Psychosocial stress refers to the stress experienced as a result of social and psychological factors, such as relationships, work pressures, or financial difficulties. It can affect both mental and physical health, potentially leading to conditions like anxiety, depression, and even physical ailments like heart disease. For professionals, understanding psychosocial stress is crucial for developing comprehensive treatment plans that address both the emotional and social dimensions of a patient's well-being.

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research Factors Affecting the Psychosocial Distress of Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Nationwide Study in Korea

8 citations , October 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Many patients with Alopecia Areata in Korea experience anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life, which are often unrelated to the severity of hair loss.

Psychosocial Distress and Quality of Life Among Patients With Chronic Skin Disorders in Eastern India: A Hospital-Based Case-Control Study

research Psychosocial Distress and Quality of Life Among Patients With Chronic Skin Disorders in Eastern India: A Hospital-Based Case-Control Study

1 citations , October 2022 in “Cureus”

Patients with chronic skin disorders often experience depression, anxiety, and reduced quality of life and may benefit from psychiatric help.

research Association Between Psychosocial Distress, Sexual Disorders, Self-Esteem, and Quality of Life With Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Population-Based Study With Men at Age 46

December 2021 in “BMJ Open”

Androgenetic alopecia in men aged 46 is not significantly linked to depression, anxiety, quality of life, self-esteem, or sexual symptoms.

The Unseen Impact of an Observable Disease: Association of Dihydrotestosterone Levels and Psychosocial Impact in Androgenetic Alopecia: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study

research The Unseen Impact of an Observable Disease: Association of Dihydrotestosterone Levels and Psychosocial Impact in Androgenetic Alopecia: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study

December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

Androgenetic alopecia in males is linked to significant psychological distress, highlighting the need for both mental and dermatological care.

research Retrospective Psychosocial Risk Model for Post-Hospital Telogen Effluvium in Patients with Pressure Ulcers

August 2025

Psychosocial distress significantly contributes to hair loss in patients with pressure ulcers after hospital discharge.

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community Most Recent Interesting Hairloss Studies: 10% Minox vs 5% Minox / Radio Rrequency Treatment for AA / Topical Ketoconazole / PRP+Minox vs Minox vs PRP / Alopecia as a systemic disease

in Treatment 91 upvotes 6 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.

community Just Like France Belgium disagrees with EMA and will veto against Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 54 upvotes 7 months ago

Belgium disagrees with the EMA and does not authorize the 1 mg oral form of finasteride for androgenic alopecia, citing a negative benefit-risk ratio. Despite this, some individuals in Belgium can still obtain finasteride through prescriptions, and there is debate over its mental health risks versus its benefits for hair loss and other health issues.

community How do you even get time to “enjoy” your hair while on minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 332 upvotes 1 month ago

Minoxidil is often applied once or twice daily for hair growth, but many find it inconvenient and switch to once daily or oral minoxidil for ease. Some users combine it with finasteride for better results, despite potential side effects.

community He used Dutasteride for 20 YEARS: TL;DR Slight gains and largely stable for 20 years.

in Treatment 25 upvotes 1 year ago

John has experienced slight hair gains and stability over 20 years using Dutasteride, which is more effective than Finasteride in reducing scalp DHT and maintaining hair. Dutasteride at 0.5mg daily has a similar side effect profile to Finasteride, but at higher doses, it may increase the risk of sexual side effects.

community 16 months finasteride progress but slowly losing hair again

in Progress Pictures 141 upvotes 11 months ago

A 21-year-old male experienced initial success with finasteride for 16 months but is now losing hair again. He is considering switching to dutasteride and adding oral minoxidil, while also investigating environmental and health factors.

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