Psychosocial Impact of Hirsutism in Female Patients Attending Dermatology Outpatient Department of CMH Kharian

    January 2025 in “ Indus journal of bioscience research. ”
    Warda Nazar, Azhar Hosain Minhas, Samina Shafi, Maryam Batool, A.F.M. Sarwar, Mahjabeen Ibrar
    TLDR Hirsutism greatly affects mental health and quality of life, especially in young women.
    The study on 126 female patients with hirsutism at CMH Kharian revealed significant psychosocial impacts, with 81% experiencing abnormal effects, including stress, anxiety, and depression. The mean age was 28.8 years, and the psychosocial impact was most pronounced in younger women aged 16-30, with 85.3% affected. Moderate to severe anxiety was reported by 70.6% of participants. The findings highlight that hirsutism significantly affects the quality of life, particularly among young, working, and unmarried women.
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