Men’s experiences of alopecia areata: A qualitative study

Men’s experiences of alopecia areata: A qualitative study

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 of 18 men with AA to explore this gap. From qualitative thematic analysis, participants’ accounts described a profound...

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Published in:Health psychology open Vol. 9; no. 2
Main Authors: Zucchelli, Fabio, Sharratt, Nick, Montgomery, Kerry, Chambers, Jen
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01-07-2022
Sage Publications Ltd
SAGE Publishing
Subjects:
Adversity
Alopecia
Medical personnel
Perceptions
Personal development
Qualitative research
men’s health
body image
alopecia
quality of life
qualitative
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Summary: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 of 18 men with AA to explore this gap. From qualitative thematic analysis, participants’ accounts described a profound yet often-minimised impact of AA on their lives, in the context of poor public awareness and misguided assumptions about AA in men. Conversely, this adversity appeared to facilitate personal growth for many. These findings can help health professionals better understand men’s gendered experience of AA, which we discuss through the lens of masculinities theory.
ISSN:2055-1029
2055-1029
DOI:10.1177/20551029221121524