Tucker Patricia
University of Western Ontario, Canada.
J Health Psychol. 2009 Jan;14(1):142-51. doi: 10.1177/1359105308097954.
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.
本研究回顾了以往的研究，以探讨斑秃（AA）的心理社会影响。描述了19项主要研究，这些研究共有来自9个不同国家的1271名参与者，并对AA的心理社会影响进行了考量。经审查证据发现，AA显然会给患者带来剧烈且具有破坏性的情绪，这可能会对他们的自尊、身体形象和/或自信心产生负面影响。由于社会对吸引力的压力，AA对女性患者的负面影响可能会更大。斑秃患者的治疗应提供心理支持，以促进自尊的提高和对自身疾病的适应。
