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May 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Children with alopecia areata often face neglectful parenting, leading to higher anxiety and depression.
17 citations
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June 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata significantly affects mental health, especially in women and those with severe cases.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” Thyroid disorders are linked to skin conditions like vitiligo and hair loss, so thyroid tests are recommended.
November 2022 in “Skin health and disease” People with hair loss conditions often have more mental health issues like depression and anxiety compared to those without hair loss.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” People with alopecia areata are more likely to have anxiety and depression and a lower quality of life.
21 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Late-onset alopecia areata in Taiwanese patients is more common in women, usually starts at age 57, often involves less than 10% hair loss, and may have a minimal link to thyroid issues.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” People with hair loss conditions may also have thyroid disorders, but more research is needed to understand the connection.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” The study suggests that hypothyroidism may cause alopecia areata.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Ayna Klinik Psikoloji Dergisi” Alopecia Areata is linked to higher depression levels.
February 2024 in “International neuropsychiatric disease journal” Alopecia areata severely impacts quality of life, mental health, and work productivity.
February 2022 in “Journal of Armed Forces Medical College” The patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism improved after treatment for thyroid and associated conditions.
3 citations
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November 2016 in “Clinical Pediatrics” A girl with Crohn's disease developed hair loss from her medication, which improved with treatment but later returned.
8 citations
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May 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata impacts mental well-being more due to perceptions and stigma than disease severity.
October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Adults with alopecia areata have a higher risk of mental health issues, especially women after COVID-19.
January 2021 in “İzmir Dr.Behçet Uz çocuk hastanesi dergisi” Children with Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D and B12 levels and higher thyroid activity.
January 2005 in “Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine” Women with alopecia often experience high levels of anxiety and depression, needing psychiatric help.
May 2026 in “Research Square” Children with alopecia areata often face more stress and depression, especially related to separation, which can affect their condition.
2 citations
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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.
November 2025 in “Medicina” Alopecia areata may be linked to changes in body fat but not to heart or artery issues.
8 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Many patients with Alopecia Areata in Korea experience anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life, which are often unrelated to the severity of hair loss.
86 citations
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October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.
12 citations
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April 2017 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Patients with severe active alopecia areata have lower CD200 expression and an imbalance in their immune system.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia Areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited and variable treatment effectiveness.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” People with certain skin disorders are more likely to have alcohol problems, especially if they also have mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Patient Experience” Alopecia areata greatly affects quality of life, with many experiencing mental health issues and lacking professional support.
37 citations
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January 2019 in “JAMA Dermatology” People with Major Depressive Disorder have a higher chance of getting Alopecia Areata, and vice versa; antidepressants may lower this risk.
21 citations
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May 2019 in “Pediatrics in review” People with primary immunodeficiencies often have frequent, severe, or unusual infections and may need special tests and management strategies.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Highly active but fewer CD14+CD16- monocytes are found in Alopecia Areata patients, regardless of severity.
51 citations
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December 2012 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin changes can help identify eating disorders early.