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GlossaryMental Health Issues (Mental Disorders)

conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior

Mental Health Issues, also known as Mental Disorders or Psychiatric Disorders, refer to a wide range of conditions that affect a person's mood, thinking, and behavior. These can include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors. Mental health issues can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life, and they often require a combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes for effective management.

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research Research on Mental Stress Recognition of Depressive Disorders in Patients with Androgenic Alopecia Based on Machine Learning and Fuzzy K-Means Clustering

November 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics”

The FAW-FS algorithm improves depression recognition, and psychological interventions help AGA patients' mental health.

research Hair Cortisol Concentrations in Mental Disorders: A Systematic Review

50 citations , November 2020 in “Physiology & behavior”

People with depression often have higher hair cortisol levels, while those with PTSD tend to have lower levels, but more research is needed to understand this fully.

Causal Link of Distinct Mental Disorders with Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata: A Bidirectional Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study

research Causal Link of Distinct Mental Disorders with Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata: A Bidirectional Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study

July 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Major depression disorder increases the risk of alopecia areata, and vice versa.

research Dose-Dependent Valproate-Induced Alopecia in Patients with Mental Disorders

9 citations , January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology/The Indian journal of pharmacology”

Higher doses of the medication valproate can cause hair loss, which may stop when the dose is lowered or the medication is stopped.

research Personality Disorders and Psychopathologic Symptoms in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia

43 citations , July 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology”

People with androgenetic alopecia have more personality disorders and mental health symptoms; treatment may help.

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community Why I believe PFS is not a "real" condition (and what I believe it is instead)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 3 years ago

The post argues that Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is likely not real and suggests symptoms may be due to mental health issues or the nocebo effect. The conversation includes personal experiences with finasteride, highlighting both positive and negative effects, and emphasizes consulting doctors and using reliable sources for medication.

community Finasteride and Its Effects on Cognition: Where's the Science?

in Research/Science 28 upvotes 5 years ago

The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including low-dose minoxidil, finasteride, and essential oils, and expressed concerns about the cognitive side effects of finasteride. They are seeking more information on how finasteride may affect cognition and are considering whether to continue or stop the treatment.

community Shouldn’t it be impossible for dutasteride to make hair loss worse?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 39 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride is unlikely to worsen hair loss; shedding is often temporary. Other factors like inconsistent use, placebo effect, or additional treatments may influence perceived results.

community 8-months progress: dermarolling + supplements

in Progress Pictures 261 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared an 8-month hair loss treatment progress using daily saw palmetto and biotin capsules, weekly dermarolling, and a scalp lotion mix of castor, jojoba, and rosemary oils, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and cost. The user reported encouraging progress with slight hairline improvement and better crown area, attributing most success to dermarolling.

community I’m considering stopping finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 151 upvotes 3 days ago

The user is considering stopping finasteride due to depression, anxiety, and difficulty building muscle, despite its effectiveness in stopping hair loss. Suggestions include reducing the dose, switching to topical solutions, or consulting a doctor for alternatives like dutasteride or RU58841.

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