Androgenetic Alopecia Severely Impacts Psychological Well-Being, Especially in Early-Onset and Severe Cases: Study
Researchers have established in a new study that androgenetic alopecia (AGA) considerably affects psychological well-being, particularly among men and those who lose hair during their early years. The participants of a recent Turkish study who had AGA showed high levels of emotional distress, stigmatization, and low self-esteem. Maximum psychological burden was noted among men with advanced AGA and among individuals with an earlier onset than the age of 20. The study was published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology by Arzu F. and fellow researchers.
The research was carried out in a university hospital in Turkey and involved 390 patients diagnosed with AGA from January 2023 to 2024. Patients were assessed regarding severity of AGA, psychological load, sociodemographic background, and social media use. Psychological load was measured using standardized questionnaires that measured emotional distress, functional impairment, stigma perception, and self-esteem. Further, researchers also collected data regarding which social media platforms patients used to seek information on alopecia and whether it impacted their treatment selection.
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