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research A case of loose anagen hair syndrome associated with trichotillomania in a 14-year-old girl
A 14-year-old girl with a condition that makes her hair easy to pull out also has a hair-pulling disorder, and treatment helped but she relapsed after a year.
research Transsexualism
The document concludes that transsexual individuals often experience improved quality of life after transitioning, despite higher risks of psychiatric issues and mortality.
research Quality of Life in Alopecia Areata: A Sample of Tunisian Patients
Alopecia areata significantly worsens quality of life, suggesting a need for mental health support.
research The Medical and Psychosocial Associations of Alopecia: Recognizing Hair Loss as More Than a Cosmetic Concern
Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.
research Emotional Consequences of Finasteride: Fool’s Gold
Finasteride can cause serious emotional side effects; doctors should check patients' mental health history before prescribing.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Common hair-loss drug consistently associated with higher rates of psychiatric harm
Finasteride and dutasteride can cause psychiatric side effects like depression and suicidal thoughts in some users, especially those with a history of mental health issues. While some users experience positive hair growth results, others face severe psychological effects, raising concerns about their safety and the need for careful monitoring.
community Progress in miniaturization or time to go to a psychiatrist?
A 21-year-old is concerned about androgenic alopecia and has been using minoxidil for a year, noticing some stabilization in the hairline but fears using it on the whole scalp due to seborrheic dermatitis. Another person suggests considering a psychiatrist for stress management, using Nizoral shampoo, and possibly trying a small dose of finasteride.
community Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects
The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.
community I've been afflicted by post finasteride syndrome, what now?
A user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.
community My baldness started to destroy my life.
Hair loss caused insecurity and affected social life for a 21-year-old. Failed hair transplant led to mental breakdown and struggle with studies.