13 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of Sociology” This article argues that the promissory discourse in the anti-ageing treatments market exploits societal anxieties about ageing, but its long-term sustainability is questionable as many promises remain undeliverable.
60 citations
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May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine” This article highlights the lack of attention to the impact of polycystic ovarian syndrome on women's identity, mental health, and quality of life in India without offering new findings.
6 citations
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May 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” According to this systematic review, children with alopecia areata experience significant psychosocial impacts, including anxiety, depression, and lower self-esteem, which are exacerbated by increased disease severity and affect quality of life, academic performance, and social interactions.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Kerala Journal of Psychiatry” Among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, this study found that anxiety and depression were present but did not affect overall quality of life.
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.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” In this study, researchers reported that acne is a complex and chronic skin condition most commonly affecting individuals aged 11 to 30, with more severe cases observed more frequently in men and areas rich in sebaceous glands like the face, back, and chest.
8 citations
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September 2017 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” This study observed that most women with PCOS in the United States use adaptive coping strategies, while those with higher psychological severity may resort to maladaptive coping methods.
20 citations
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August 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study highlights the significant psychological impact of alopecia areata, emphasizing the reciprocal relationship between the disorder and psychiatric issues, and underscores the importance of identifying patients needing additional psychological support, especially women, young individuals, and those with severe alopecia or previous psychiatric history.
1 citations
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January 2015 This study suggests that personality plays a significant role in how psychological factors influence the onset and progression of alopecia areata, as well as its psychosocial impacts.
54 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare” This study found that African-American and Hispanic patients with systemic lupus erythematosus reported higher levels of unmet psychological needs and may be more prone to depression and anxiety due to SLE-related challenges.
34 citations
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August 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses how the brain can influence skin biology, suggesting a link between psychological factors and skin health, but it reports no new scientific findings.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” This narrative review found that Telogen Effluvium significantly affects women in Brazil due to its psychological impact and limited access to treatment, exacerbated by economic and healthcare disparities.
32 citations
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April 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This chapter reviews advancements in nanocarriers for delivering antipsoriatic drugs to improve skin targeting and therapeutic efficacy, reporting no new experimental results.
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.
11 citations
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January 2015 in “Modern Chemistry & Applications” This study found hirsutism negatively affects quality of life and psychological wellbeing in women, suggesting effective medical treatment alongside psychotherapy might better address these issues than psychotherapy alone.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Patient Experience” This study found that Finnish individuals with alopecia areata, especially those with significant hair loss, reported reduced well-being and significant comorbidities, highlighting unmet needs for treatment and professional support.
August 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This study found that 29.6% of patients seeking treatment for hair loss meet the criteria for hair-related body dysmorphic disorder, significantly higher than in general dermatology patients.
This review reports that androgenetic alopecia in young adult men is consistently linked to lower self-esteem, increased anxiety, and a higher risk of depression, suggesting significant psychosocial impacts beyond cosmetic concerns.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Public Health” In this study, researchers developed and tested an Italian version of the Skindex-16AA to assess Health-Related Quality of Life in patients with moderate-to-severe Alopecia Areata, emphasizing the importance of patient perception in evaluating their mental health and quality of life.
2 citations
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February 2022 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” This study found that women with PCOS reported significant appearance-related distress and social anxiety, especially in social settings.
October 2021 in “Gender & history” This article argues that baldness in late 19th- and early 20th-century Britain highlighted the fragility and vanity of masculinity through the social, cultural, and personal anxieties it provoked.
October 2024 in “Věda a perspektivy” This study found that permanent makeup, or micropigmentation, effectively masks post-surgical cleft lip scars and corrects lip asymmetry, providing aesthetic and psychological benefits such as improved self-esteem and reduced social anxiety, contributing to better social integration for patients.
6 citations
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December 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” In this prospective study, patients with androgenetic alopecia who underwent hair transplantation showed significant improvements in quality of life and life satisfaction, with reduced stress and anxiety levels, although depression and perceived social support did not significantly change.
June 2022 in “Ramathibodi Medical Journal” This report discusses a case study of a 76-year-old man with long-term post-COVID symptoms; after management, his mobility, fatigue, anxiety, and social interactions improved.
In this study, patients with androgenetic alopecia who underwent hair transplantation reported significant improvements in physical, mental, and social health, as well as decreased anxiety and depression scores.
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.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Social lens.” The researchers reported that implementing a structured health-oriented routine for international students led to significant physical and mental health improvements, including weight loss and reduced anxiety and stress, in their study.
8 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Social Service Research” This study found that frequent lupus flare-ups, hair loss, hospitalization, and fatigue significantly impacted depression, anxiety, and socioeconomic coping, while having supportive friends reduced these emotional challenges.
August 2026 in “Derecho y cambio social.” In this study, the authors concluded that post-dengue telogen effluvium is a common but underdiagnosed condition causing temporary hair loss, primarily affecting young women, with significant emotional impacts such as anxiety and decreased self-esteem.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses the psychological and social challenges of hirsutism in women and suggests that eflornithine cream may offer a small quality of life improvement for affected individuals, though with limited evidence.