February 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Pseudofolliculitis barbae is linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare dual diagnosis of alopecia areata and lichen planopilaris requires thorough evaluation for effective treatment.
A brain injury can lead to compulsive hair-pulling and psychosis-like symptoms, needing comprehensive treatment.
April 2021 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie - FMC” Biphasic alopecia often leads to permanent hair loss and its progression varies widely among individuals.
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December 2020 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” Women with skin conditions who have body image concerns often experience mental health issues and a lower quality of life.
35 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” Women with PCOS tend to have higher anxiety and depression levels compared to healthy women.
38 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.
22 citations
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May 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Recognizing and managing skin-related psychiatric disorders in children is crucial for effective treatment.
25 citations
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January 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine” Many skin patients also have mental health issues, and doctors should treat both together.
50 citations
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November 2020 in “Physiology & behavior” People with depression often have higher hair cortisol levels, while those with PTSD tend to have lower levels, but more research is needed to understand this fully.
February 2024 in “Bőrgyógyászati és venerológiai szemle” Psychological issues with skin problems worsen patients' lives and treatment.
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.
7 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction” People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to have higher levels of depression and anxiety, but their personality traits are similar to those without PCOS.
19 citations
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March 1999 in “PubMed” Trichotillomania is a chronic condition where people uncontrollably pull out their hair, often starting in childhood.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks”
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December 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document suggests a new way to categorize skin and mind disorders into two main groups to reduce confusion.
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February 2002 in “The American journal of psychiatry” Stopping birth control pills may have triggered a manic episode in a woman with HAIR-AN syndrome.
13 citations
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June 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Patients with hair loss are much more likely to have body dysmorphic disorder than general dermatology patients.
4 citations
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September 2023 in “Nutrients” Managing diabetes can lead to eating disorders, and eating disorders can make diabetes harder to control.
3 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” People with polycystic ovary syndrome often experience anxiety and depression.
4 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Bardet-Biedl syndrome may include under-recognized skin problems related to its metabolic disturbances.
2 citations
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September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Women with PCOS and higher BMI, especially those with morbid obesity, are at greater risk for depression.
10 citations
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November 2016 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” PAS III can cause multiple autoimmune diseases with noticeable skin issues.
5 citations
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Women s Health” Women with hyperandrogenism, especially those with PCOS, are more likely to have psychiatric disorders.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
December 2023 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part A” A new syndrome was linked to two new genetic changes in the MBTPS1 gene in a 14-year-old girl.
13 citations
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June 2012 in “European journal of medical genetics” Identical twins had different symptoms because one had more cells with an extra chromosome fragment in different tissues.
September 2025 in “Anti-Aging Eastern Europe” PCOS requires comprehensive, lifelong care addressing both visible and hidden health issues.
January 2026 in “Behavioral Sciences” Negative illness perceptions increase emotional distress, worsening OCD symptoms in alopecia areata patients.
19 citations
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April 2020 in “Psychological Medicine” The study found three different timing patterns of symptoms in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder.