Alopecia natural history, complications and prognosis

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Complications

Psychological Effects

The psychological effects for individuals experiencing hair loss vary widely. Some people adapt to the change comfortably, while others have severe problems relating to anxiety, depression, social phobia, and in some cases, identity change.

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Alopecia induced by cancer chemotherapy has been reported to cause changes in self-concept and body image. Body image does not return to the previous state after regrowth of hair for a majority of patients. In such cases, patients have difficulties expressing their feelings (alexithymia) and may be more prone to avoiding family conflicts. Family therapy can help families to cope with these psychological problems if they arise.[1]

Psychological problems due to baldness, if present, are typically most severe at the onset of symptoms.[2]

Many companies have built a successful business selling products that reverse baldness, by allegedly regrowing hair, transplanting hair or selling hairpieces. There is very little evidence that any of those which claim hair regrowth actually work.

References

  1. Poot F (2004). "[Psychological consequences of chronic hair diseases]". Rev Med Brux. 25 (4): A286–8. PMID 15516058.
  2. Passchier J, Erdman J, Hammiche F, Erdman R (2006). "Androgenetic alopecia: stress of discovery". Psychol Rep. 98 (1): 226–228. PMID 16673981.

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