The power of stereotypes. Findings of a pilot study on the psychosocial aspects and quality of life among patients with androgenetic alopecia
Journal Title: Postępy Nauk Medycznych - Year 2015, Vol 28, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction. Alopecia is an imbalance between hair growth and hair loss, characterised by excessive hair loss. The pathogenesis of male pattern alopecia is very complex. We live in a culture that rewards physical attractiveness, where hair is considered an attribute of beauty, success and strength. In this context, changes in appearance can have negative social consequences. Until now, there has been little research on the psychosocial aspects and the quality of life in men suffering from androgenetic alopecia.Aim. The aim of the study was to present results of the Evaluation of the quality of life in patients with androgenetic alopecia study, conducted on the basis of a modified DLQI questionnaire.Material and methods. The study group consisted men presenting clear symptoms of alopecia. The control group consisted people with no evidence of alopecia. Each patient was asked to complete the questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed.Results. The first signs of balding among the respondents were on average at 22 years of age. It was observed that the men in the study group were exposed to significantly higher levels of stress compared to the men in the control group. Decreased quality of life was significantly more frequent among men with androgenetic alopecia compared to men with normal hair in all aspects except for difficulty doing sports and working.Conclusions. Androgenetic alopecia can have a negative impact on self-image and quality of life (QoL). According to our research, alopecia affects mostly young men, which, in conjunction with psychological immaturity, may ultimately have a significant impact on their self-esteem and quality of life. On the basis of the presented results, it can be concluded that the negative impact of alopecia on the quality of life of patients, assessed by the DLQI questionnaire, decreases with age. Although alopecia is not a life threatening disease, it may significantly impair its quality.
Authors and Affiliations
Martyna Zbiciak-Nylec, Dominika Wcisło-Dziadecka, Ligia Brzezińska-Wcisło, Michał Smyła, Bartosz Miziołek, Anna Michalska-Bańkowska
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