research Perceived Stigma Among Adults With Alopecia Areata in the United States
Alopecia areata causes significant stigma and emotional distress, with many affected individuals not receiving adequate support or treatment.
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690-720 / 1000+ resultsresearch Hair cortisol: an indicator of HPA activity in relation to environmental perception in New Zealand White rabbit.
Hair cortisol reliably indicates stress in rabbits.
research Sex and estrous cycle influence diazepam effects on anxiety and memory: Possible role of progesterone
Diazepam's effects on anxiety and memory differ between male and female rats due to hormonal influences.
research Body dysmorphic concerns, social adaptation, and motivation for psychotherapeutic support in dermatological outpatients
Some skin patients have body image issues linked to social difficulties but want psychological help.
research Hair and Nail Cortisol as Biomarkers of Adolescent Stress: The Mental Health in the Moment Biosampling Protocol [Extended Data]
research A preliminary study of finasteride in Tourette syndrome
Finasteride reduces Tourette syndrome symptoms, but results may be limited due to potential biases.
research Patient Descriptions
research Patient Perspectives of the Social, Emotional and Functional Impact of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Literature Review
Alopecia areata greatly harms quality of life, causing emotional and social issues.
research Trichodynia: a review of the literature
Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition linked to hair loss and inflammation, often with anxiety, affecting more women and needing better treatment options.
research Hirsutism and Health Related Quality of Life
Hirsutism worsens quality of life and mental health, and treatment with both medical help and therapy is most effective.
research BH15 The burden of alopecia areata: examining baseline health-related quality of life and clinical assessment tools
Alopecia areata greatly affects quality of life, especially mental health, and newer assessment tools better capture this impact than older ones.
research Pruritus as a symptom in hyperthyroidism
Severe itching can be an early sign of hyperthyroidism.
research The impact of the presence of hirsutism and hypertrichosis on the psychological state of women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome and hyperandrogenism
Excessive body hair in women with PCOS can lower self-esteem and cause depression and anxiety.
research 246 Development of an assessment tool for psychological health and help-seeking in alopecia areata patients in underserved communities
The document concludes that a new questionnaire to assess mental health in alopecia patients shows low rates of seeking mental health services and support groups.
research Psychodermatology
Many skin patients also have mental health issues, and doctors should treat both together.
research Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction & other enduring sexual dysfunctions
SSRI antidepressants can cause long-lasting sexual problems.
research RỤNG TÓC VÀ SỨC KHỎE TÂM THẦN: MỐI LIÊN HỆ HAI CHIỀU VỚI LO ÂU, MẤT NGỦ VÀ CHẤT LƯỢNG CUỘC SỐNG
Hair loss and mental health issues like anxiety and insomnia affect each other, impacting quality of life.
research Mild Cutaneous Manifestation in Two Young Women with Extraordinary Hyperandrogenemia
Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.
research Identification and characterization of alopecia areata subgroups regarding quality of life impairment based on demographic, clinical, psychological, and social factors
Psychological therapies may improve quality of life for people with alopecia areata.
research From lifetime stressor exposure to daily stress experience: Associations with hair cortisol
Hair cortisol levels may be linked to stress, but results are inconsistent.
research SAT320 Cyclic Cushing Syndrome Caused By An ACTH-Producing Pheochromocytoma
A woman's cyclic Cushing syndrome was caused by a tumor in her adrenal gland that produced ACTH.
research ‘Hirsutism’: A Psychological Analysis
Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
research Risk Factors for Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Role of Metabolic Syndrome and Androgenetic Alopecia in a Latin American Population
Metabolic syndrome linked to urinary symptoms; hair loss not significant.
research Polycystic ovarian syndrome elevates the distress of sexual pain in Iranian women with infertility
PCOS increases sexual pain and distress in infertile Iranian women.
research The risk of psychiatric disorders in finasteride users with benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenetic alopecia: A population‐based case–control study
Finasteride users have a very low risk of mental health issues, but those with hair loss may have slightly higher anxiety and depression.
research Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a chronic hair-pulling disorder, more common in females, treated with therapy and sometimes medication.
research Synaptic processes and immune-related pathways implicated in Tourette Syndrome
The study found that Tourette Syndrome may be linked to certain immune system processes and synaptic signaling.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and psychological distress: Urban–rural comparison among reproductive-aged women in Bangladesh
Women with PCOS in Bangladesh face significant mental health issues, especially in rural areas.
research Lactium: A Novel Drug for Psychocutaneous Skin Disorders
Lactium, a milk protein, can help reduce symptoms of skin disorders linked to stress and anxiety without side effects.
research Trichotillomania – therapeutic possibilities
Cognitive-behavioral therapy with habit reversal training is the most effective treatment for trichotillomania.