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May 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the psychosocial impact of AA is more strongly related to patients' illness perceptions and stigma than to the severity of the disease.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that self-stigma is common among alopecia areata patients, with 85% experiencing it to some degree, and that factors like increased social support and illness acceptance correlate with lower stigmatization levels, while helplessness correlates with higher levels.
4 citations
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June 2011 in “PubMed” This review discusses the potential severe consequences of androgenic alopecia, including its association with psychosocial distress and an increased risk for certain diseases, and highlights the need for comprehensive medical evaluation.
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January 2025 in “The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine” In this narrative, Dr. Angela Rodgers shares her experience at Baldie Con 2023, highlighting how attending a community-focused conference helped her understand the psychosocial impacts of chronic illness and the importance of connecting with others who share similar experiences.
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June 2019 in “Twin research and human genetics” This article describes the 25Up study on psychological and behavioral risk factors for mental illness in Australian twins and their siblings and reports prevalence data for various mental disorders.