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      The Difficult Hair Loss Patient: A Particular Challenge

      research The difficult hair loss patient: A particular challenge

      14 citations , January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology”
      Treating hair loss requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both physical and emotional aspects, with a focus on diagnosis, patient education, and good communication.
      Nocebo Effect in Dermatology

      research Nocebo effect in Dermatology

      12 citations , January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”
      Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in dermatology treatments, like with finasteride for baldness, and careful communication can help reduce these nocebo responses.
      The Nocebo Effect: A Clinician's Guide

      research The nocebo effect: A clinicians guide

      41 citations , October 2012 in “Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry”
      Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.

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      community Before /after 3 month finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 3 months and minoxidil for over 4 years to treat hair loss, experiencing initial anxiety and a possible nocebo effect but now reports no significant side effects. They also tried micro-needling briefly but stopped, and other users have mixed reactions to their results.

      community EU Shouldn't Ban Fin & Dut: PFS is NOT REAL.

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or "Post Finasteride Syndrome," with concerns often linked to the nocebo effect and preexisting mental health issues. The EU is unlikely to ban these drugs, but access may become more restricted due to ongoing debates.

      community Huge anxiety after taking finasteride

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experiences severe anxiety and physical symptoms after taking finasteride and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments since dutasteride is unavailable. They suspect an allergic reaction to finasteride and have stopped using it.