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November 2025 in “Journal of Health Psychology” This study found that individuals with Alopecia Areata experience significantly higher social appearance anxiety compared to healthy controls, driven more by appearance-related concerns than by general anxiety or depression, highlighting the importance of targeted psychosocial assessments in their routine care.
January 2024 in “JEADV clinical practice” This study reviewed research on the psychosocial effects of gender-affirming dermatology treatments in transgender populations, finding mostly positive associations but noting significant limitations and the need for more comprehensive studies to clearly understand these effects.
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November 2011 in “Health & Social Work” This study found that among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, those with chronic symptoms, lower education levels, or no health insurance reported higher levels of depression and anxiety.
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.
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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.