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    Glossary Psychological Distress

    state of emotional suffering with anxiety, depression, or stress

    Psychological distress refers to a state of emotional suffering characterized by symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress. It can be triggered by various life events or conditions, including chronic illnesses like alopecia, and can significantly impact an individual's mental and physical well-being. For professionals, understanding psychological distress is crucial for developing effective treatment plans that address both the emotional and physical aspects of a patient's health.

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    1. Health-related quality of life and psychological distress in polycystic ovary syndrome: a hidden facet in South Asian women Bjog: An International Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology · 2010 · 50 citations
    2. 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
    3. A comment on psychological distress and women’s hair loss related to the COVID-19 pandemic Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira · 2021 · 2 citations
    4. Open-label placebos reduce hair cortisol concentrations and psychological distress - a randomized controlled trial Scientific Reports · 2026
    5. PS20 Scalp sensations and psychological distress in nonscarring and scarring alopecias British Journal of Dermatology · 2026
    6. BH29 Psychological distress in alopecia areata: are we doing enough? British Journal of Dermatology · 2026
    7. The relationship between psychological distress and neurotrophins in patients with alopecia areata: A crosssectional study TURKDERM · 2025
    8. The Psychological Distress among Youth in Conflict Zone A Case Study of Kashmir Valley, India Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results · 2022
    9. Polycystic ovary syndrome and psychological distress: Urban–rural comparison among reproductive-aged women in Bangladesh PLOS Global Public Health · 2025
    10. A Cross-Sectional Study on Symptom Burden, Malnutrition Risk, Psychological Distress and Palliative Outcomes in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy Indian Journal of Palliative Care · 2026
    11. The psychological effects of androgenetic alopecia in men Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1992 · 192 citations
    12. ‘Hirsutism’: A Psychological Analysis Journal of health psychology · 2003 · 64 citations
    13. Psychological morbidity of hirsute women Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 1991 · 1 citations
    14. Unraveling the psychological impact of telogen effluvium: Understanding hair loss beyond the scalp Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă (Print) · 2024
    15. P136 Psychological impact of hair loss in women: a qualitative systematic review British Journal of Dermatology · 2025
    16. Psychological Dimensions of Hair Transplantation: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2025
    17. The emotional impact of alopecia and role of psychological interventions in supporting patients with hair loss Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2025
    18. Depression, anxiety and perceived stress in women with and without PCOS: a community-based study Psychological Medicine · 2018 · 85 citations
    19. ‘The psychosocial burden of alopecia areata and androgenetica’: a cross‐sectional multicentre study among dermatological out‐patients in 13 European countries Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2019 · 46 citations
    20. Sexuality in premature ovarian insufficiency Climacteric · 2019 · 32 citations
    21. The associated burden of mental health conditions in alopecia areata: a population‐based study in UK primary care* British Journal of Dermatology · 2022 · 20 citations
    22. Predictors and mechanisms of self‐stigma in five chronic skin diseases: A systematic review Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2024 · 12 citations
    23. The Diagnosis and Management of Hirsutism Seminars in reproductive medicine · 2003 · 10 citations
    24. Psychosocial Impairment as a Possible Cause of Sexual Dysfunction among Young Men with Mild Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-sectional Crowdsourcing Web-based Study. PubMed · 2016 · 5 citations
    25. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Among Women With Breast Cancer JAMA Network Open · 2026 · 1 citations
    26. Hair loss severity and its impact on quality of life in patients suffering from androgenic alopecia: A one-year cross-sectional study Clinical dermatology review · 2021 · 1 citations
    27. PSYCHODERMATOLOGICAL PROFILE AND CHARACTER ACCENTUATIONS IN YOUNG PATIENTS WITH ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH Bulletin of the Medical Institute of Continuing Education · 2026
    28. High Curl Pattern Hair and Scalp Care Considerations to Mitigate Seborrheic Dermatitis Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2026
    29. Nutrition and Its Relationship to Physical Appearance in Children with Cancer Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research · 2025
    30. The Burden of Alopecia Areata and Management with Baricitinib in the United Arab Emirates: A Narrative Review Dermatology and Therapy · 2025