research Cutaneous Lupus Concerns from the Patient Perspective: A Qualitative Study
Patients with cutaneous lupus are most concerned about self-consciousness, physical symptoms, and disease progression.
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research ‘You Lose Your Hair, What’s the Big Deal?’ I Was So Embarrassed, I Was So Self-Conscious, I Was So Depressed: A Qualitative Interview Study to Understand the Psychosocial Burden of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.
research Male Experiences of Hair Removal and Loss: Depilation Practices and Motivations
Men are increasingly removing body hair for looks and cleanliness, and while hair loss can cause distress, it doesn't affect their self-esteem as much as it does in women.
research The Psychology of Hair Loss and Its Implications for Patient Care
Hair loss can significantly affect a person's self-esteem and body image, especially in young people, those who value their looks highly, and women.
research Impact on Quality of Life in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia Undergoing Hair Transplantation Surgery in a Clinic
Androgenetic alopecia slightly affects quality of life but can significantly impact self-esteem and social interactions for some.
research Impact on Quality of Life in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia Undergoing Hair Transplantation Surgery in a Clinic
Androgenetic alopecia has a minor effect on quality of life but can significantly impact self-esteem and social interactions for some people.
research Patient-Perceived Importance of Negative Effects of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
Hair loss greatly affects women's mental health and appearance satisfaction.
research Alopecia Areata's Psychological Impact on Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Work Productivity: A Scoping Review
Alopecia areata severely impacts quality of life, mental health, and work productivity.
research Conventional and Novel Stem Cell Based Therapies for Androgenic Alopecia
Stem cell therapies show potential for treating hair loss with fewer side effects.
research Camouflage During Hair Transplant and Scalp Reduction Surgery
Scalp camouflage is important for patients to feel confident after hair surgery and can also help those with early hair loss.
research Effects of Self-Perceived Hair Loss in a Community Sample of Men
Men who think they are losing hair feel worse about themselves, especially if they are younger.
research Compared to Controls, Individuals with Lichen Planopilaris Have More Depression, Lower Self-Esteem, and Lower Quality of Life
People with Lichen Planopilaris tend to be more depressed, have lower self-esteem, and a worse quality of life.
research The Self in Obsessive-Compulsive-Related Disorders: Hoarding Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Trichotillomania
The conclusion is that self-concept, shame, and emotion regulation are key factors in hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and should be targeted in treatment and research.
research Clinician vs Self-Ratings of Hirsutism in Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Patients with PCOS rate their hirsutism higher than clinicians, and these self-ratings are more closely related to their quality of life and risk of depression.
research Shame and Diabetes Self-Management
Feeling shame can make it harder for people with diabetes to take care of their health.
research Psychological Impact, Self-Perception, and Contributing Factors in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss can cause anxiety and depression, especially in young, single women, and early psychological support is important.
research Assessing the Impact of Alopecia on Quality of Life, Depression, and Self-Esteem in Saudi Arabia
Alopecia significantly impacts mental health and quality of life, requiring psychological support.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Perspective from Patients in a Singaporean Tertiary Dermatology Center
Hair loss affects self-esteem; patients seek effective, low side-effect treatments.
research Psychological Effects of Androgenetic Alopecia on Women: Comparisons with Balding Men and Female Control Subjects
Hair loss affects women's mental health more than men's, causing anxiety, low self-esteem, and social insecurity.
research The Psychological Effects of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Hair loss can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in men.
research The Psychosocial Consequences of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Research Literature
Hair loss affects self-esteem and quality of life; treatments can help.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Quality of Life and Associated Lifestyle Patterns
Hair loss affects quality of life, self-esteem, and confidence, but younger patients cope better.
research Health-Related Quality of Life, Depression, and Self-Esteem in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects quality of life and self-esteem, especially in women, but not depression.
research Prostatic Irradiation-Induced Sexual Dysfunction: A Review and Multidisciplinary Guide to Management in the Radical Radiotherapy Era (Part III on Psychosexual Therapy and the Masculine Self-Esteem)
Prostate cancer patients need early psychological and sexual support during radiotherapy to improve their quality of life.
research Association Between Psychosocial Distress, Sexual Disorders, Self-Esteem, and Quality of Life With Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Population-Based Study With Men at Age 46
Androgenetic alopecia in men aged 46 is not significantly linked to depression, anxiety, quality of life, self-esteem, or sexual symptoms.
research Development of a Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
WAA-QOL measures impact of hair loss on women's well-being.
research Clinical Severity Does Not Reliably Predict Quality of Life in Women With Alopecia Areata, Telogen Effluvium, or Androgenic Alopecia
How bad a woman's hair loss is doesn't always match how it affects her happiness and daily life.
research The Effect of Appearance Recognition by Hair Loss on Hair Loss Management Behavior: Psychological Factor Mediating Effect
Understanding psychological discomfort in hair loss can improve treatment outcomes.
research Quality of Life Assessment in Males with Androgenetic Alopecia – A Prospective Study
Androgenetic alopecia significantly lowers self-esteem and affects social interactions.
research Wigs And Alopecia Areata: Psychosocial Impact And Economic Considerations
Wigs help improve self-esteem and quality of life for people with hair loss from alopecia areata.