16 citations
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January 2019 in “Neuropsychobiology” This study found that individuals with lichen planopilaris reported lower quality of life and self-esteem and higher depression scores compared to healthy controls.
15 citations
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July 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia is significantly associated with moderate impairment of health-related quality of life and emotions, but not with depressive symptoms.
12 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, hair transplantation was found to significantly improve self-esteem and satisfaction with appearance among male androgenetic alopecia patients.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “The European Research Journal” In this study, self-esteem, body image, and sexual function in women significantly improved after total laser pubic hair removal.
August 2025 in “Annals of Indian Psychiatry” In a cross-sectional study, 46% of patients with androgenetic alopecia were found to have depression of borderline to moderate severity, while 62% reported no impact on their quality of life, emphasizing the need for awareness of psychiatric comorbidities among dermatologists.
In this study, 31.2% of medical students experienced premature greying of hair, with higher prevalence among females, impacting socio-cultural aspects but not self-esteem.
November 2024 in “PubMed” This study found that chemical peeling significantly improved men's self-esteem and quality of life, making it an effective low-commitment treatment option for various skin conditions.
This study found that women with PCOS in a Middle Eastern population reported significantly lower self-esteem and body image satisfaction compared to those without PCOS, with PCOS respondents feeling less attractive, avoiding mirrors and social interactions, and expressing a stronger desire to lose weight.
This study found that among women with female pattern hair loss, higher self-esteem is significantly associated with lower body image concerns and greater self-compassion.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy” This review discusses the role of mental healthcare in managing sexual side effects of prostate cancer radiotherapy and highlights the importance of patient education and psychological support for improved quality of life.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that hair transplant surgery significantly improved self-esteem and quality of life in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
January 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that patients with telogen effluvium had a higher quality of life score compared to controls, despite no significant difference in self-esteem.
May 2024 in “Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi” In this study, patients undergoing plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery reported higher levels of self-confidence if they were satisfied with their appearance, based on scores from the Coppersmith Self-Confidence Scale and other measures of self-esteem and social support.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This study examines how adolescents' inclination towards delinquent behavior is linked to their self-esteem and self-worth, emphasizing that low levels of these traits may increase the risk of delinquency during their development from infancy to teenage years.
January 2021 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This article discusses the psychological impacts of androgenic alopecia, examining feelings of shame and self-esteem among affected individuals, but it reports no new clinical results.
September 2025 in “Asian Journal of Neurosurgery” This study found that total head shaving during brain tumor surgery is significantly associated with lower postoperative self-esteem in patients, suggesting that minimizing shaving when possible could improve psychological recovery.
September 2023 in “Khyber Medical University Journal” This study found that 52.4% of alopecia patients in Karachi experienced abnormal levels of anxiety, 53.6% had depression, and 48.8% reported low self-esteem, emphasizing a need for psychological interventions in this population.
January 2023 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” This study found that family support significantly predicted improved body image satisfaction and self-esteem among women with PCOS, emphasizing its importance in psychological well-being.
December 2021 in “BMJ Open” This study found no significant association between androgenetic alopecia and psychosocial well-being among middle-aged men in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort.
People with hair loss often experience lower quality of life, depression, and self-esteem issues.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Curēus” In this study, researchers found that alopecia significantly impacts depression and quality of life, especially for those with hereditary baldness in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, and emphasized the need for psychological support to improve mental health.
1 citations
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June 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the psychological impact of alopecia areata on patients, including lower self-esteem and poorer quality of life, and reports no new clinical results.
This review reported that "Social Botox," encompassing both BTX cosmetic use and societal beauty pressures, significantly influences adolescent self-image, driven by social media and cultural standards, with mixed psychological outcomes, potentially enhancing confidence or exacerbating body dissatisfaction across various cultures.
222 citations
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October 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia causes significant psychological distress, particularly in women, who exhibit a more negative body image and less adaptive functioning compared to controls.
192 citations
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June 1992 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in men.
180 citations
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September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the psychological and social impacts of androgenetic alopecia and suggests that medical treatments can have some positive psychological effects, highlighting the condition's moderate stress and impact on body image.
75 citations
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June 1999 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” This review discusses the clinical features and therapeutic goals for teenagers with PCOS, emphasizing the need for further research into its causes and potential long-term health risks, but reports no new clinical results.
51 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” This study found that bleach treatments significantly increased hair surface roughness and decreased Young's modulus, indicating marked changes in hair's molecular structure which may affect future hair-care product formulation.
45 citations
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This manuscript reviews the latest understanding of alopecia areata's pathogenesis, highlighting the roles of genetic, immunological, and environmental factors, with a focus on immune responses involving IFN-γ and cytotoxic CD8+ T-cells as key contributors to hair follicle inflammation and function disruption without follicle destruction.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study concluded that heredity is associated with hair loss, while lifestyle and stress factors are not significantly related.