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    Glossary Emotional Distress

    Emotional distress refers to the psychological suffering that individuals may experience as a result of hair loss, which can significantly impact their self-esteem, body image, and overall mental health. This distress can manifest in various forms, including anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal, making it a critical aspect of the hair loss experience. Understanding emotional distress is essential for addressing the holistic needs of individuals facing hair loss, as it highlights the importance of psychological support alongside medical treatments. Key distinguishing characteristics include the subjective nature of the experience and its potential to exacerbate the physical effects of hair loss.

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    1. Illness Perception, Emotional Distress, and Obsessive–Compulsive Symptomatology in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Mediation Study Behavioral Sciences · 2026
    2. COPD at the end of life: Predictors of the emotional distress of patients and their family caregivers PLoS ONE · 2020 · 18 citations
    3. Trichotillomania in Childhood: A Sign of Emotional Distress International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology · 2025
    4. Metformin treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome improves health-related quality-of-life, emotional distress and sexuality Human reproduction · 2006 · 105 citations
    5. A Simple Assessing Method for Screening Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (The Thief of Womanhood) and Emotional Distress in Female Students at Northern Border University (NBU) in Arar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences · 2020
    6. Patient Perspectives of the Social, Emotional and Functional Impact of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Literature Review Dermatology and Therapy · 2021 · 67 citations
    7. The emotional impact of alopecia and role of psychological interventions in supporting patients with hair loss Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2025
    8. The Enigma of the Stigma of Hair Loss: Why is Cancer-Treatment Related Alopecia so Traumatic for Women? The Open Cancer Journal · 2013 · 20 citations
    9. Psychosocial impact of alopecia areata in paediatric and adolescent populations: A systematic review Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health · 2024 · 16 citations
    10. Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Psychiatric Symptoms, and Quality of Life in Female Dermatological Patients Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment · 2020 · 4 citations
    11. Management of autoimmune associated alopecia areata Nursing Standard · 2010 · 3 citations
    12. Online Discussions About Alopecia Areata in 5 Arabian Gulf Countries: Social Media Listening Study JMIR Dermatology · 2026
    13. Evaluating Disparities in Counseling and Resources for Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss: Qualitative Analysis of a Survey-Based Approach Research Square · 2026
    14. Generalized anxiety disorder symptoms and daily social behavior predict hair cortisol concentration Anxiety Stress & Coping · 2025
    15. Psychological Dimensions of Hair Transplantation: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2025
    16. Modelo de Riesgo Psicosocial Retrospectivo para Efluvio Telógeno Post-Hospitalario en Pacientes con Úlceras por Presión 2025
    17. P136 Psychological impact of hair loss in women: a qualitative systematic review British Journal of Dermatology · 2025
    18. Abstract 4993: A longitudinal examination of nutritional-inflammatory biomarker associations with cancer related cognition, treatment side effects and quality of life in newly diagnosed older adults undergoing chemotherapy Cancer Research · 2025
    19. Clinical Benefits of Baricitinib Therapy According to Scalp Hair Regrowth in Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata Dermatology and Therapy · 2023
    20. 474 The influence of alopecia areata on quality of life: A cross-sectional study in Bangladesh Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2023
    21. “I wouldn’t wish alopecia on my worst enemy” Adolescents’ and Parents’ Experiences of Alopecia University of Huddersfield Repository (University of Huddersfield) · 2019
    22. PERCEPÇÃO PSICOSSOCIAL DE PACIENTES COM ALOPECIA ANDROGENÉTICA FEMININA / PSYCHOSOCIAL PERCEPTION OF PATIENTS WITH FEMALE ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA Brazilian Journal of Development · 2021
    23. Beyond health-related quality of life: initial psychometric validation of a new scale for addressing the gap in assessing the full range of alopecia areata psychosocial burden British Journal of Dermatology · 2023 · 8 citations
    24. Factors Affecting the Psychosocial Distress of Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Nationwide Study in Korea Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2018 · 8 citations
    25. Clear scalp, clear mind: Examining the beneficial impact of dandruff reduction on physical, emotional and social wellbeing International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2025 · 2 citations
    26. Alopecia – focus on negative emotional impact Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă · 2023
    27. Illness perception, psychological distress, and quality of life in patients with alopecia: a cross-sectional study from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Archives of Dermatological Research · 2025 · 2 citations
    28. Perfectionism and Baldness Distress in Men European Journal of Psychology Open · 2023
    29. “How His Hair is Growing Thin!”: On the Emotional Significance of Male Pattern Hair Loss Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association · 2023
    30. How I Treat Alopecia Areata Postgraduate medicine · 1969