Bald Is Beautiful

The Psychosocial Impact of Alopecia Areata

Bibliographic Data

ID5146282
AuthorsPatricia Tucker (0000-0002-8392-9418, University of Western Ontario, Canada,, corresponding author)
Year2009
Volume14
Issue1
Pages142-151
Publication date2009-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105308097954
PMID19129346
OpenAlexW2082845654
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited25

This study reviewed previous studies to explore the psychosocial impact of having alopecia areata (AA). Nineteen primary studies, representing a total of 1271 participants from nine different countries are described and the psychosocial impact of AA is considered. Upon review of the evidence, it is apparent that AA causes dramatic and devastating emotions in patients, which can negatively impact their self-esteem, body image, and/or self-confidence. The negative impact of AA may be heightened for female patients due to the societal pressure to be attractive. Treatment for alopecia patients should offer psychological support to foster increased self-esteem and adaptation to their disorder

Alopecia areata · Psychiatry · Psychosocial · Self-esteem · Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies · Clinical Psychology · Dermatologic Treatments and Research · Hair Growth and Disorders · Medicine · Psychology · Dermatology

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