Quality of life and maladjustment associated with hair loss in women with alopecia androgenetica.
Quality of life and maladjustment related to hair loss were studied by means of a standardized interview in a group of 58 women with alopecia androgenetica who applied for treatment at the Department of Dermatology. The hair loss was found to have a negative influence on the quality of life on the majority of them. In 88%, hair loss had negative effects on their daily life; in about 75%, the hair problems were manifested in negative self-esteem and about 50% experienced social problems. General psychosocial maladjustment in relation to hair loss was indicated in almost one-third of the women.
Van Der Donk
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Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Hunfeld
J A
JA
Passchier
J
J
Knegt-Junk
K J
KJ
Nieboer
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C
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000505:Alopecia / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life; D012917:Social Adjustment