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July 2019 in “International archives of internal medicine” Common skin conditions can greatly affect a person's mental health and social life.
Male pattern baldness can cause serious emotional and social issues.
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Androgenetic alopecia in young males leads to lower self-esteem, increased anxiety, and higher depression risk.
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September 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Women, younger age, and low BMI increase the risk of long COVID symptoms.
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January 2020 in “Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences” Antidepressants can cause long-term side effects like severe withdrawal symptoms and sexual dysfunction, which can last for months or years after stopping the medication.
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The sympathetic nervous system is linked to scalp hair loss.
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Many women with postadolescent acne also have hormonal imbalances and are at higher risk for metabolic issues.
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January 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Almost 40% of Greek women with acne show signs of androgen-related disorders, with adult women more likely affected.
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March 2013 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” A woman with anorexia and Cushing's syndrome improved after tumor removal, highlighting the need to consider hormonal issues in psychiatric conditions.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hair loss can be a symptom of syphilis.
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