32 citations
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October 1999 in “Journal of women's health and gender-based medicine” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia report various negative impacts on their lives due to hair thinning, highlighting emotional concerns and dissatisfaction with appearance.
30 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes” This study found that alopecia areata significantly impacts emotional and psychological well-being, relationships, and lifestyles, highlighting the need for increased awareness and effective treatments.
June 2017 in “University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy (University of Minnesota)” In this study, women with alopecia areata reported varied psychological impacts ranging from minor disturbance to significant distress and life changes due to their hair loss experiences.
April 2016 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This article explores the social and psychological factors driving male body hair grooming and the psychosocial effects of both hair removal and male pattern balding, without reporting new clinical findings.
8 citations
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August 2021 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” This study identified six key concerns, including self-consciousness and physical symptoms, among patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus that should be considered in quality-of-life assessments.
39 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review found that alopecia areata significantly impairs quality of life, particularly through embarrassment and self-consciousness, in children and adolescents.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of Nepal Medical Association” This study reports that androgenetic alopecia had a small overall impact on the quality of life for patients undergoing hair transplantation, though some experienced significant psychological effects related to self-consciousness and social responses.
5 citations
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November 2009 in “New Zealand journal of psychology” This study identified that higher trait anxiety, appearance orientation, and private self-consciousness are among the key predictors of future anxiety about male pattern baldness in young men.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “PubMed” This study reported that androgenetic alopecia had a small overall effect on patients' quality of life, but notably impacted self-consciousness for many individuals.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “JMIR dermatology” In this study, Canadian patients with alopecia areata and their caregivers reported a significant negative impact on their quality of life, including high feelings of self-consciousness, anxiety, and risk of adjustment disorder.
October 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” This study found that acne in adult females, especially when moderate to severe or associated with certain aggravating factors, significantly affected quality of life, particularly in terms of self-consciousness and daily activities.
5 citations
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August 2022 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” This study found that nearly half of those perceiving hair loss reported a significant impact on their quality of life, highlighting potential benefits of seeking medical advice for diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, participants receiving a 50-mg maintenance dose of ritlecitinib reported greater improvements in emotional and activity limitations due to hair loss by Week 48 compared to those on a 10-mg dose.
February 2024 in “International neuropsychiatric disease journal” In this abstract, the authors provide an overview of the psychological impact of alopecia areata, highlighting how this autoimmune disorder can lead to reduced quality of life, increased anxiety and depression symptoms, and decreased work productivity due to hair loss and its social implications.
August 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review analyzes existing therapies for androgenic alopecia and highlights the potential of new treatments involving stem cell technologies, but it reports no new clinical findings.
138 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the relationship between perceived stress and hair loss or graying, exploring hair follicles as a model system but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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March 2022 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” This study found that quality of life was significantly impaired among Chinese rosacea patients, especially those aged 21-40, with recent disease onset, appearance-dependent jobs, and severe symptoms.
2 citations
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June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This article discusses methods for camouflaging surgical sites after hair transplant procedures and presents no new clinical findings.
74 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” This study reported that men with more significant hair loss experience greater negative psychosocial effects, particularly noticeable in younger age groups.
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.
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.
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Early detection and skin biopsies are crucial for treating skin cancer and diagnosing various skin conditions.
9 citations
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February 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This chapter reviews the role of self in disorders related to the OCD spectrum, such as hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and reports no new findings.
23 citations
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January 1997 in “Computers and Composition” This article discusses the dynamics of the "mole gaze" and cybersexism on the Web, analyzing interactions through personal and theoretical lenses, and suggests the need for both structural and psychological change to counteract these issues.
52 citations
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March 2016 in “JAMA dermatology” This study found that hirsutism significantly negatively impacts quality of life, with self-assessed severity more strongly linked to quality-of-life impact and depressive symptoms than clinician assessments.
8 citations
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April 2014 in “Practical Diabetes” This article discusses the significant impact of shame on diabetes self-management and emphasizes the need to address it in therapy, although it presents no new clinical results.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “American Journal of Men's Health” This study analyzed self-reports from discussion forums to categorize and understand adverse effects experienced by individuals using finasteride, suggesting a need for further investigation into post-finasteride syndrome.
January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This study found that younger, unmarried individuals under 40, especially women, experienced significant anxiety and depression due to androgenetic alopecia, impacting their psychological well-being and self-perception.
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.
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.