May 2026 in “Nursing Reports” Slovak breast cancer survivors have moderate quality of life, with emotional and cognitive strengths but social and physical challenges, needing targeted support.
November 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” JAK inhibitors may reduce depression in people with alopecia areata.
Finasteride can cause long-term side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression.
June 2025 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride may increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts.
May 2011 in “Value in Health” No current patient-reported outcome measure fully meets FDA requirements for alopecia treatments.
Personality affects stress response more than social rank, but low rank worsens stress effects, harming health.
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November 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Personality traits and anxiety affect hair loss patients' quality of life.
September 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” Finasteride may increase depression and suicide risks, needing better safety checks and informed consent.
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October 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Alopecia areata severely impacts quality of life, causing anxiety, depression, and work impairment.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes negative emotions and stress due to hair loss and emotional triggers.
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August 2023 in “Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science” A new method uses expert reviews of home videos to objectively assess children's developmental milestones in single-arm trials.
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January 2018 in “American Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride use can cause lasting negative effects like sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues.
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January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” The BASP classification helps predict patient behavior and improve treatment for hair loss.
January 2026 in “Annals of Dermatology” Many dermatology patients experienced anxiety, depression, PTSD, and skin issues after the February 6, 2023 earthquakes, highlighting the need for combined skin and mental health care.
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April 2025 in “Behavioral Sciences” Rejection sensitivity can lead to more loneliness and problematic internet use, but self-control can help reduce this effect.
September 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Computer-aided imaging system accurately measures baldness in Chinese women with hair loss.
Finasteride may cause depression and affect brain and gut health in male rats.
July 2024 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Long-term finasteride treatment reduces depression and brain issues in obese male rats.
July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” The SBN system effectively assesses alopecia areata severity and predicts its course.
September 2025 in “Journal of Intellectual Disability Research” Measuring hair glucocorticoids for stress is moderately feasible, especially in females and those with moderate intellectual disabilities.
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December 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with skin diseases often face bullying, and global efforts are needed to stop it.
January 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Self-collected hair samples can measure stress but may need adjustments for accuracy.
October 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” People with alopecia areata often have more anxiety and depression.
August 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride users have a very low risk of mental health issues, but those with hair loss may have slightly higher anxiety and depression.
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January 2009 in “PubMed” Finasteride treatment can decrease certain steroids and increase others, possibly leading to depression symptoms in some cases.
March 2026 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Most dermatologists think post-finasteride syndrome is rare, possibly psychiatric, and needs more research.
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April 2014 in “Practical Diabetes” Feeling shame can make it harder for people with diabetes to take care of their health.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences” Many female students at Northern Border University in Saudi Arabia may have Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and related emotional distress, so those at risk should get further tests and treatment.
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May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine” Women with PCOS often experience anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life.