2023-12-22 14:31:29
Friday 22/December/2023 – 04:29 PM
impact Hair loss It affects the lives of people, especially women, and causes some people to stay away from social gatherings and events, and hair loss may cause some people to suffer from diseases and psychological disorders, according to Hindustan Times.
Hair loss
Psychological disorders resulting from hair loss
1. Adjustment disorder
It is a disorder mainly related to hair loss, and causes feelings of sadness and despair. The patient feels stressed and anxious regarding this change in his appearance, which affects his psychological health.
2. Personality disorder or body dysmorphic disorder
The patient begins to feel overwhelmed by the imbalance that is occurring in their body, as most patients who undergo hair treatments do so with a desire to improve their self-image.
The effect of hair loss on mental health
According to a study conducted on hair loss and its impact on life in India, in which regarding 800 people participated in the study, 30% males and 27% females admitted that they have a disturbed social life due to hair loss.
Dr. Rinki Kapoor, a consultant dermatologist and trichologist in India, explained that hair loss represents part of the problem that the patient suffers from, which means that the clinical symptoms of hair loss, thinning hair, and baldness that patients present to the doctor are only a small part of the many problems associated with hair loss.
He added that the real problem in reality is the societal impact on the patient, and women are more affected, as people who suffer from alopecia go through difficult periods of stress and anxiety and are often ashamed of normal activities.
Some facts regarding hair loss
- Not all types can be treated, and treatment is available for some specific cases.
- Some cases of hair loss are irreversible.
- Treatment can be followed to prevent hair loss.
- Hair loss treatments take regarding 3-6 months to show noticeable results.
- Some treatments need to be continued long-term to stop hair loss.
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