September 2023 in “Nature Communications” Rare genetic variants in five specific genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss but only account for a small part of the risk.
September 2018 in “Value in Health” Orphan drug benefit scores in Germany are influenced by phase III data and lack of alternatives, but not linked to price or discounts.
July 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Major depression disorder increases the risk of alopecia areata, and vice versa.
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January 2009 in “Biochemistry” Vitamin D receptor binds similarly to natural and synthetic ligands, affecting gene regulation.
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January 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum” Aesthetic surgery can worsen depression and anxiety, especially in those with existing mood issues.
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February 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Pulse corticosteroid therapy helps many with severe alopecia areata regrow hair, but has side effects.
January 2020 in “Journal of quality in health care & economics” Most women with depression in the study had low vitamin D levels.
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September 1991 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with AGA often face anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem; psychological support is important.
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July 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” The 2018 update to the ED care model added a new severity score and stressed a detailed evaluation of both physical and psychological aspects.
July 2024 in “jurnal ABDIMAS Indonesia” Early detection of apolipoprotein levels helps reduce depression risk in the elderly.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” New methods are improving treatment for depression.
January 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” The document suggests that finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, while prostate surgery does not harm sexual health.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research” Women with PCOS often experience mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects and depression.
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September 2009 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.
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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August 2018 in “Nanoscale Research Letters” Turmeric may improve knee osteoarthritis, depression, and metabolic syndrome, but evidence is weak.
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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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May 2016 in “The Nurse Practitioner” Treating PCOS is complex, involving medication like metformin and lifestyle changes, and requires attention to mental health due to high depression and anxiety rates.
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April 1987 in “American Journal of Nursing” Some drugs can cause serious side effects, like hypoglycemia from mix-ups, skin reactions, or depression, and while penicillamine may help rheumatoid arthritis more than auranofin, it has more severe side effects.
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September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Adult offspring of sperm donation generally feel positive about their conception and view the donor as their biological father.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Progesterone reduces anxiety and depression in female mice by increasing BDNF in the brain, needing 5α-reduction and estradiol.
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” COVID-19 may worsen Parkinson's disease by affecting certain brain proteins.
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August 1995 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.
September 2023 in “F&S reports” PCOS may increase the risk of mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
December 2021 in “BMJ Open” Androgenetic alopecia in men aged 46 is not significantly linked to depression, anxiety, quality of life, self-esteem, or sexual symptoms.
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March 2023 in “Heliyon” Beehive extracts may help with anxiety, depression, and inflammation.
February 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical mitotic blocking agents like colchicine can be dangerous and potentially fatal, and hair loss from rapid weight loss is due to low protein, not the speed of weight loss.
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May 2025 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Women with PCOS often have sleep and mental health issues, especially if overweight or insulin resistant.