This study aimed to examine levels of social anxiety, anxiety and depression reported by people with alopecia as a result dermatological condition associations wig use. The also sought report on experiences wearing wigs in situations the relationship confidence.A cross-sectional survey was sent email Alopecia UK charity mailing list advertised media.Inclusion criteria were diagnosis alopecia, aged 13 or above sufficient English complete survey. Exclusion included experiencing hair loss...

Mindfulness, defined as purposively and nonjudgementally paying attention in the present moment, could be used within psychosocial interventions to reduce distress associated with social anxiety avoidance found many skin conditions. However, little is known about relationship between naturally occurring levels of mindfulness dermatology patients.To examine a dermatological population. It was hypothesized that higher would lower anxiety, depression shame, better quality life.Adult outpatients...

Alopecia areata (AA) affects men at similar rates to women, yet comparatively little is known about men’s experience of the condition. We interviewed a demographically diverse group 18 with AA explore this gap. From qualitative thematic analysis, participants’ accounts described profound often-minimised impact on their lives, in context poor public awareness and misguided assumptions men. Conversely, adversity appeared facilitate personal growth for many. These findings can help health...

Abstract Background The most common forms of hair loss in men, alopecia areata (AA) (an autoimmune condition) and androgenetic (AGA) (pattern baldness), alter individuals' appearance ways that may impact psychological social wellbeing. We currently have a limited understanding about this their support needs, preferences. Objectives sought to investigate explore the psychosocial on alongside experiences treatment support. Methods study used mixed methods cross‐sectional online survey with 177...

Itch and worry about itch are predominant symptoms in atopic dermatitis (AD). Mindfulness refers to paying attention a certain way, non-judgementally on purpose. In patients with chronic pain, which shares several similarities itch, significant relationship between pain intensity, mindfulness catastrophizing has been found. The aim of this study was investigate whether intensity related AD patients. Participants receiving treatment for ( n = 155; 58 male; mean age: 46.5 ± 12 years) completed...

Abstract Background Alopecia areata (AA) can have a significant impact on wellbeing. Consequently, individuals with AA often seek treatments or products to promote hair regrowth camouflage their loss that incur financial cost the individual. Objectives The current study aimed examine direct burden of understand wider condition and factors which influence spending services. Methods A total 829 United Kingdom based participants completed an online survey. Demographic condition‐specific data...

Background There is a lack of psychological support for individuals with skin conditions, and few low-intensity self-help interventions are available. Objective This study aimed to test the acceptability usability website its embedded resources. Methods A mixed methods approach was utilized. total 583 participants (426 condition, 97 relatives friends, 60 dermatology professionals) viewed British Association Dermatologist’s SkinSupport then completed survey about their well-being website....

The psychological and social impact of hair loss its ongoing treatment can be considerable. Medical treatments are not always successful, alternative treatments, such as medical tattooing, growing in popularity. aims this study were to explore adults' motivations, experiences, self-perceived outcomes relation tattooing. Individual telephone interviews conducted with 22 women from the United Kingdom aged 26-67 years who had undergone tattooing past 5 related loss. Interviews transcribed...

Abstract It is widely acknowledged that alopecia areata (AA) can have a significant impact on psychosocial wellbeing and daily functioning. Individuals with AA often seek treatments or products to promote hair regrowth use strategies conceal their loss, which results in financial cost the individual. The current study aimed examine socioeconomic burden of AA, understand wider condition. A total 829 UK-based participants completed an online survey. Demographic condition-specific data were...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> There is a lack of psychological support for individuals with skin conditions, and few low-intensity self-help interventions are available. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This study aimed to test the acceptability usability website its embedded resources. <title>METHODS</title> A mixed methods approach was utilized. total 583 participants (426 condition, 97 relatives friends, 60 dermatology professionals) viewed British Association Dermatologist’s...

Abstract Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder causing nonscarring hair loss that associated with significant psychological comorbidity (Macbeth AE, Holmes S, Harries M et al. The burden of mental health conditions in alopecia areata: a population-based study UK primary care. Br J Dermatol 2022; 187:73–81). In addition to seeking support from medical professionals, patients will often turn online resources. this study, we evaluated the range and quality material available for areata. A...

There is a misconception that alopecia areata (AA) does not affect males to the same extent as females. A recent Alopecia UK study exploring men’s perspective on stated men requested psychological impact of AA needs be better recognized. Their results demonstrate can feel ‘isolated and self-conscious about their appearance within society in which there exists minimal understanding male AA’. review from Australia Areata Foundation raised concern suicide risk young boys with AA. We share...

Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition causing nonscarring hair loss, which associated with significant psychological comorbidity. We evaluated the range and quality of online resources available for patients AA, using National Centre Complementary Integrated Health (NCCIH) criteria. The highest were UK, Areata Foundation, Talk. results this evaluation highlight importance signposting to specific support their condition.

Neurodermitis (ND)-Patienten gehen unterschiedlich mit ihrem Juckreiz um. Während einige das Symptom bagatellisieren, katastrophisieren andere den Juckreiz. Achtsamkeit ist eine besondere Form der Aufmerksamkeit, auf gegenwärtigen Moment gerichtet und wertfrei. Bei Patienten chronischem Schmerz, welcher viele Gemeinsamkeiten aufweist, konnte ein Zusammenhang zwischen Schmerz-Intensität, Schmerz-Katastrophisierung gezeigt werden. Ziel aktuellen Studie es zu untersuchen, ob auch bei...