Chemotherapy for breast cancer often causes significant and lasting hair loss.
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Hair hormone levels can indicate stress after a medically indicated abortion.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathic treatment helped a woman regrow hair and feel better after hair loss.
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October 2014 in “Autoimmunity reviews” Alopecia areata is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Psychological interventions can improve mental health and quality of life in people with alopecia.
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August 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” Persistent radiation-induced hair loss is dose-dependent, and treatments like topical minoxidil can be effective.
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July 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Primary cicatricial alopecia significantly reduces life quality, mainly due to pain and anxiety.
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July 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects quality of life and self-esteem, especially in women, but not depression.
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April 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Nursing” COVID-19 patients need more support after leaving the hospital due to ongoing health issues.
January 2026 in “Industrial Psychiatry Journal” Dengue fever can cause significant mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
December 2025 in “International Journal for Fundamental and Interdisciplinary Research in Homoeopathy.” Combining homeopathy and supportive therapies improved hair growth and confidence in a 37-year-old man with hair loss.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Safe alopecia treatments for breastfeeding women are limited due to potential risks to infants.
January 2026 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Scalp hair loss significantly worsens life quality for many children, especially as they age.
January 2026 in “European Journal of Cancer Care” Social support improves empowerment and quality of life for breast cancer patients with hair loss.
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January 2017 in “International journal of trichology” Castor oil can cause severe hair matting.
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March 2019 in “JAMA Dermatology” Hair regrowth treatments had modest benefits for patients with long-term hair loss after chemotherapy.
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January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata greatly affects people's life quality, mental health, and work life.
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October 2020 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Severe hair loss in women increases the risk of mental health issues, especially social anxiety.