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SynthesisJournal of cosmetic dermatology2023

The psychological consequences of androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review.

Erica L Aukerman, Mohammad Jafferany

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Synthesis in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 79 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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79citing papers in PubMed, 6 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

79 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 110 citations in OpenAlex.

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  8. Efficacy of type A botulinum toxin treatment for androgenetic alopecia using ultrasound combined with trichoscopy.Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2024
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  18. Quality of life in patients with scarring and non-scarring alopecia: An exploratory cross-sectional study.Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Erica L AukermanIndiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6727-8080
Mohammad JafferanyDepartment of Psychodermatology and Psychiatry, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA.
Central Michigan University · USIndiana University School of Medicine

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAndrogenetic alopecia is the most common cause of hair loss in both males and females. In a society that places significant value on hair and associates it with attractiveness, a lack there of can have damaging psychological consequences. The psychosocial impact of hair loss is often overlooked due to the medically benign nature of offending conditions. Addressing the psychological aspects of androgenetic alopecia can improve holistic patient care and patient outcomes.

methodsA search was conducted in PubMed using the following search strategy: androgenetic alopecia AND anxiety OR depression OR psychological OR psychosocial OR self-esteem. Studies were excluded if they focused on any other type of alopecia or were published in a language other than English.

resultsA total of 13 studies were retained after the initial search process. The included studies date from 1992 to 2021. They all conclude that androgenetic alopecia serves as a significant psychosocial stressor in the lives of those affected. It impairs quality of life according to multiple measures.

conclusionThe data examined from these studies shed light on the increased need to attend to the psychosocial comorbidity associated with androgenetic alopecia. These hair-loss patients often present to dermatology clinics to seek treatment but would also benefit from psychological support.

Indexed as

AlopeciaQuality of LifeAnxietyFemaleHairHumansMaleSelf Conceptandrogenetic alopeciahair disorderspsychocutaneous disorderspsychodermatologypsychotrichology

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PMID35403805
PMCPMC10084176
OpenAlexW4223469022

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