41 citations
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March 2010 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” Using psychological treatments can help manage skin conditions along with regular medical care.
21 citations
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April 2015 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the best treatment for hair-pulling disorder, and combining it with other therapies could improve results.
10 citations
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November 2015 in “American Journal of Primatology” Monkeys with more anxious or inhibited temperaments tend to have less hair loss.
9 citations
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February 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The conclusion is that self-concept, shame, and emotion regulation are key factors in hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and should be targeted in treatment and research.
5 citations
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February 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Treating both the mind and skin together, especially by managing stress, can greatly improve outcomes for skin disorders linked to psychological issues.
1 citations
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December 2014 in “Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Adding aripiprazole to the treatment improved hair-pulling symptoms in a teenager.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different treatments are effective for hair loss conditions, but results vary by individual factors.
2 citations
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July 2005 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichotillomania, a condition where she pulls out her hair, which may resolve on its own or require therapy.
1 citations
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May 2016 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Children's hair loss can be caused by various factors and should be treated with appropriate, age-specific methods and psychological support.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
131 citations
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July 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that specific cells are essential for hair growth and more research is needed to understand how to maintain their hair-inducing properties.
69 citations
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July 2015 in “Pharmacotherapy” Low-dose finasteride may cause lasting sexual dysfunction and suicidal thoughts in young men.
20 citations
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August 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The conclusion is that understanding and addressing the psychological effects of alopecia areata is important for effective treatment.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.
8 citations
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November 2023 in “Social Science & Medicine” Gendered social factors, not just biology, contribute to sex differences in adverse drug events.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” Reporter characteristics affect detection of hair loss from cancer therapy.
December 2025 in “Biomedicines” Tyrosine kinase inhibitors for endocrine tumors often cause skin issues, requiring early management and treatment adjustments.
June 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Finasteride use may increase suicidality risk, especially in young men.
27 citations
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September 2018 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” Further research is needed to improve hair regeneration using stem cells and nanomaterials.
4 citations
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June 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” People often underestimate hair loss severity, with fewer seeking treatment, and it's more distressing for women.
March 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Menthol-based microemulsions improve skin delivery of finasteride and silodosin.
June 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women find hair loss more distressing than men and often underestimate it, needing more public awareness and professional support.
127 citations
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August 2016 in “The oncologist” Understanding and managing side effects of hedgehog pathway inhibitors can improve treatment for advanced basal cell carcinoma.
18 citations
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September 2018 in “Experimental physiology” Electro-acupuncture may help treat PCOS in rats by changing brain DNA methylation.
4 citations
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April 2016 in “American Journal of Primatology” Where a rhesus macaque used to live can affect its chances of getting alopecia later in life, and females are more likely to be affected than males.
May 2025 in “Psychopharmacology” Chronic finasteride use in male rats doesn't strongly cause depression or anxiety due to adaptive stress hormone changes.
Chemotherapy can cause skin issues and hair loss, and this guide explains how to manage them.
21 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The new classification system for skin disorders emphasizes the importance of understanding a patient's awareness of their condition for better treatment.
2 citations
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Isotretinoin has many serious side effects, including some new ones, needing better safety measures and updated labels.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “BMC Veterinary Research” PSAT1 is key for hair growth and stem cell function in cashmere goats.