March 2026 in “Health Psychology Report” Self-compassion can help reduce body shame and psychological distress in people with alopecia and psoriasis.
September 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” Finasteride may increase depression and suicide risks, needing better safety checks and informed consent.
January 2013 in “Yearbook of Urology” The Princeton III Consensus recommends assessing cardiovascular risk in men with erectile dysfunction and prioritizing heart health before treating ED, especially in those with potential heart disease.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Greater intimacy leads to better self-reported health in couples having infertility treatment.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Many patients with Alopecia Areata in Korea experience anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life, which are often unrelated to the severity of hair loss.
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September 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Adults with certain skin conditions may have higher levels of inflammation in their body.
Many women with PCOS in Saudi Arabia suffer from depression and anxiety.
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
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September 2020 in “International journal of computer applications” The Random Forest algorithm was the most accurate at diagnosing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” FPHL is common in women, influenced by genetics and hormones, and can be treated with medications, laser therapy, or hair transplantation.
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May 2017 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.
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January 2010 in “PubMed” Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.
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July 2022 in “Metabolites” Higher uric acid levels are linked to fewer urinary symptoms in healthy Korean men.
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May 2017 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.
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August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
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October 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Alopecia areata severely impacts quality of life, causing anxiety, depression, and work impairment.
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November 2017 in “Biotechnology Letters” Researchers found four natural compounds that can change DHT levels in prostate cancer cells.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
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January 2018 in “Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research” People with male pattern baldness are more likely to have metabolic syndrome.
July 2024 in “Medical Science Monitor” Women with type D personality and PCOS experience more stress and use less effective coping strategies.
April 2024 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” Higher anxiety levels are linked to sexual dysfunction in women with PCOS.
December 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Japanese patients and physicians often disagree on the severity of Alopecia Areata and treatment satisfaction, needing better communication and treatments.
October 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Women with PCOS face many health risks, but exercise, a healthy diet, and weight management can help.
Stress significantly contributes to hair loss, especially in women and those aged 31-40.
December 2022 in “The Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences” Women with PCOS often have sleep problems, including sleep apnea, which are linked to obesity and depression.
August 2022 in “Journal of Contemporary medical practice” Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine can improve symptoms, hormone levels, and pregnancy outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome patients, but more research is needed.
October 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mice treatments didn't grow hair, a patient treatment may affect immune response, and people with hair loss often feel anxious or depressed.
August 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Combining laser therapy with minoxidil improves hair growth and satisfaction without extra side effects.
November 2020 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride can cause lasting erectile dysfunction, low libido, and depression in some patients.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” Neurosteroids can influence behavior by modulating brain inhibition, with potential for treating psychiatric disorders.