DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN PATIENTS WITH DIFFERENT FORMS OF ALOPECIA: PREVALENCE AND STRUCTURE ANALYSIS

June 2024 in “ Ukrains kyi Visnyk Psykhonevrolohii ”

Maryana Chemerys

The study examined depressive symptoms in 153 women with diffuse alopecia, categorizing them into six subgroups based on mental health and alopecia type. Depression affected 37.9% of patients, with a higher prevalence in those with mixed alopecia (47.2%) compared to metabolic alopecia (15.6%). Common depressive symptoms included guilt, futility, anxiety, cognitive, and sleep disorders, particularly in mixed alopecia patients. The severity of maladaptation correlated with higher depression rates, with over 80% experiencing symptoms and 68.6% having clinically significant depression. Future research aims to explore psycho-emotional changes and develop personalized interventions for these patients.

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