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May 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Depression and skin autoimmune diseases are linked, needing combined care for better treatment.
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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.
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December 2013 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Early screening and a mix of treatments help manage postpartum depression.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” Neurosteroids can influence behavior by modulating brain inhibition, with potential for treating psychiatric disorders.
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October 2018 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.
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January 2020 in “Dermatology” Finasteride may increase suicide risk; more research needed.
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January 2015 Personality traits significantly affect the onset, progression, and psychological impact of alopecia areata.
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April 2017 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Post-finasteride patients show changed neuroactive steroid levels, possibly causing erectile dysfunction and depression.
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January 2019 in “Headache” Hormone therapy may increase migraines in transgender women and decrease them in transgender men; more research is needed on migraine management in transgender individuals.
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March 2020 in “Cns & Neurological Disorders-drug Targets” Lurasidone is effective for bipolar depression and schizophrenia, but more safety data is needed.