June 2026 in “Psychiatry Neurology and Medical Psychology” In this study, researchers found that women with mixed-genesis alopecia exhibited more significant psychological maladaptation and disturbances in self-attitude than those with metabolic alopecia, suggesting the importance of tailored psychotherapeutic approaches to improve their psychological adaptation and quality of life.
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June 2009 in “Current Medical Research and Opinion” In this study, men seeking treatment for male pattern hair loss were highly concerned about their condition and had often attempted self-treatment, but many were dissatisfied with their physician consultations due to unmet expectations and perceived indifference from doctors.
July 2025 in “BMC Public Health” This study found that patients with alopecia areata have poor knowledge about their condition, but they maintain positive attitudes and engage in proactive practices for disease management, underlining the need for enhanced patient education to improve outcomes.
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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.
October 2018 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” In this study of 1,015 adults, 57.3% reported improved hair fall after using multivitamins for over three months, though side effects like abdominal pain and diarrhea were noted in 18.5%; only 37.4% used them under medical supervision.