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research Health Status, Coping Strategies, and Alexithymia in Subjects with Androgenetic Alopecia
People with hair loss feel more depressed and anxious, especially women, and need help managing emotions and beliefs about their condition.
research Alexithymia and Cutaneous Disease Morbidity: A Systematic Review
People with certain skin diseases often have more trouble understanding and describing their emotions, which can affect their health and treatment results.
research Traumatic experiences, dissociative symptoms, and alexithymia in patients with alopecia areata
Traumatic stress and alexithymia may contribute to alopecia areata.
research Importance of alexithymia on anxiety and depression in alopecia areata: a cohort study
This cohort study involving 100 patients with alopecia areata (AA) found that the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and alexithymia were 16%, 22%, and 32%, respectively. Alexithymia, characterized by difficulties in identifying and describing feelings, was significantly associated with anxiety and depression, particularly among those with earlier AA onset, younger age, and lower educational levels. The study highlights the psychological burden of AA, with 77% of patients reporting previous mental affective illness. These findings underscore the importance of addressing alexithymia in the treatment of AA to improve patient outcomes.
research Patient Perspectives of the Social, Emotional and Functional Impact of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Literature Review
Alopecia areata greatly harms quality of life, causing emotional and social issues.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I though I didn’t have any progress. My doctor showed me I was just anxious and hyper aware
The user's experience with hair loss, their doctor explaining that they were likely hyper aware of thin spots due to anxiety and an underlying whorl in one area, and providing encouragement for those feeling discouraged. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil and spironolactone.
community Giving up on ever feeling comfortable in my body
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.
community Has anyone had suicidal thoughts because of their ruined appearance?
The conversation discusses feelings of despair and low self-worth due to hair loss and other perceived physical shortcomings. The user expresses a lack of motivation and struggles with societal expectations, despite trying various self-improvement methods.
community Diffuse thinning is the worst man
The conversation is about the struggles of dealing with diffuse thinning at a young age and the lack of significant improvement after using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Some suggest additional methods like derma rolling, microneedling, and hair fibers, while others share their own experiences and encourage persistence with treatment.
community Anyone else not have hobbies anymore because of this?
The user is expressing an obsession with hair loss and spends all their time researching and discussing it. Other users suggest seeking therapy and focusing on other aspects of life.