January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences” Alopecia areata treatment should consider life quality and mental health, not just clinical results.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new pain-measuring system using sensors and AI can effectively detect pain in mice, which may help assess pain in humans and develop treatments.
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November 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The Spanish Hair-Specific Skindex-29 questionnaire effectively measures the quality of life impact of hair loss in Spanish-speaking women.
Androgenetic alopecia in young males leads to lower self-esteem, increased anxiety, and higher depression risk.
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss lowers quality of life, causing embarrassment, frustration, and sexual rejection.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Atopic dermatitis significantly lowers the quality of life for infants and their families.
January 2011 in “McGraw-Hill eBooks” SAD patients show different brain activity patterns, which might help identify the disorder.
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November 2025 in “Journal of Health Psychology” Alopecia Areata patients experience higher social appearance anxiety due to visible hair loss.
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August 2018 in “Medicine” Hair loss in Chinese college students leads to various psychological issues, so treatment should address both hair loss and mental health.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Probiotics significantly reduce the severity of atopic dermatitis.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Finasteride may increase the risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects self-esteem and daily stress, especially in young men.
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December 2008 in “Arthritis Care & Research” The decision board effectively helps lupus nephritis patients in Brazil choose treatments by clearly presenting options and side effects.
January 2026 in “Open Science Framework” July 2023 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” Accurate diagnosis of RDEB-mitis in older adults is crucial for proper management without immunosuppressants.
January 2013 in “Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences” Physical symptoms in depression can reveal underlying medical conditions.
February 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Genetic risk for hair loss can increase depression risk, but depression doesn't increase hair loss risk.
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October 2002 in “Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss may cause depression, affecting sleep and relationships.
Women with female pattern hair loss tend to have lower self-esteem and body image concerns, but higher self-esteem is linked to more self-compassion.
February 2026 in “Postgraduate Medicine” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase depression risk, but the risk varies based on the control group used.
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September 2008 in “Mycoses” Seborrheic dermatitis lowers quality of life more for women, younger people, and those with more education.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The new tool helps measure the impact of alopecia areata on children's quality of life.
May 2020 in “Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association” Hair loss severity is linked to depression, not anxiety, in Filipino men, with older, less educated men with more hair loss at higher risk.
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January 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The questionnaire effectively measures men's perceived hair growth and can distinguish between different treatments and dosages.
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December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The COVID-19 pandemic increased symptoms in people with skin picking and hair pulling disorders.
30 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes” Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.
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August 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The Spanish HSS-29 scale effectively measures changes in life quality due to female-pattern hair loss.
July 2025 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The Brazilian version of the Alopecia Areata Quality of Life Index is reliable for assessing patients' quality of life.
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January 2019 in “Xin li xue jin zhan” July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Pediatric patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa face more hospital admissions, procedures, and complications than others.