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refers to a state of impaired physical or mental health

Illness, also known as sickness or disease, refers to a state in which an individual's physical or mental health is impaired, often due to infection, genetic factors, environmental influences, or lifestyle choices. It can manifest through various symptoms and signs, ranging from mild discomfort to severe dysfunction, and may require medical intervention for diagnosis, treatment, and management.

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research Psychosocial burden and the impact of illness perceptions and stigma on quality of life, anxiety and depression in alopecia areata: results from the Alopecia + Me study

8 citations , May 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Alopecia areata impacts mental well-being more due to perceptions and stigma than disease severity.

research Illness and femininity in Hilary Mantel’s Giving Up the Ghost (2003)

1 citations , September 2017 in “Textual Practice”

The document concludes that Hilary Mantel's memoir shows how childhood experiences affect adult health, criticizing modern medicine for ignoring the mental aspects of physical illness.

research Illness and Femininity in Hilary Mantel's Giving Up the Ghost

January 2017 in “Research Portal (King's College London)”

Mantel's family life affected her view of femininity and worsened her endometriosis.

research Illness perception in patients with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata in China

17 citations , May 2016 in “Journal of Psychosomatic Research”

Illness perception affects mental health and quality of life in Chinese alopecia patients.

research Illness perception, psychological distress, and quality of life in patients with alopecia: a cross-sectional study from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2 citations , March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

Negative views about alopecia worsen quality of life and increase anxiety and depression.

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community I'm having good initial results from PRF after an illness--ask me anything

in Treatment 2 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced hair loss after chikungunya and started PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) injections with injectable Dutasteride, noticing new hair growth. They are hopeful for continued improvement.

community Massive Telofen Effluvium after months sick. I already had enough shedding due to Seborrheic Dermatitis. I don’t know where to start.

in General 96 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about dealing with hair shedding due to seborrheic dermatitis and recent illness. Recommendations include treating seborrheic dermatitis with ketoconazole, correcting vitamin D deficiency, and improving sleep.

community Question.. ( Come check )

6 years ago

A user has been losing hair for two and a half years after a tropical trip and illness. A dermatologist prescribed betamethasone valerate 0.1% lotion, but the user is unsure if it's safe or effective for general hair loss.

community Exactly one year on Minoxidil and finasteride

in Treatment 113 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using Minoxidil and finasteride for a year, noticing initial hair regrowth but experiencing shedding recently, causing concern. Suggestions include continuing treatment, considering dutasteride, and checking for other factors like illness or nutrient deficiencies.

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