research “Hair is your crown and glory” – Black women’s experiences of living with alopecia and the role of social support
Black women with alopecia need better support and understanding from health professionals and social groups.
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research Prevalence and pattern of skin disorders among children living in orphanages in Fayoum and Giza governorates, Egypt
Most children in orphanages in Fayoum and Giza have skin disorders, mainly noninfectious, and need better hygiene and emotional care.
research The Psychological Impact of Hair Loss Can Be Alleviated
Addressing emotional effects can help people cope with hair loss.
research A Patient Guides Her Provider: A Dialogue Over Cultural Awareness
Cultural awareness in healthcare improves patient care and relationships.
research Stress and Psychoneuroimmunologic Factors in Dermatology
Stress and emotional factors can worsen skin conditions by affecting the immune system.
research A Review of the Most Common Dermatologic Conditions and their Debilitating Psychosocial Impacts
Common skin conditions can greatly affect a person's mental health and social life.
research Comprehensive Overview - Outcomes and Challenges of Bariatric Surgery - Physical, Psychological and Nutritional Considerations
Bariatric surgery helps with weight loss but can cause physical and mental health challenges.
research IMPACT OF POLY CYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF MARRIED FEMALES: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
PCOS significantly harms married women's quality of life, affecting mental health, fertility, and body image.
research Dermatological alterations induced by gynecological hormonal imbalances: Acne, hirsutism and alopecia
Hormonal imbalances can cause acne, excess hair growth, and hair loss in women, needing combined medical and emotional care.
research Le retentissement psychologique des pathologies chroniques du cheveu
Chronic hair diseases can severely impact mental health and self-confidence.
research “‘You lose your hair, what’s the big deal?’ I was so embarrassed, I was so self-conscious, I was so depressed:” a qualitative interview study to understand the psychosocial burden of alopecia areata
Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.
research Autoimmune gastritis and parietal cell reactivity in two children with abnormal intestinal permeability
Children with autoimmune gastritis showed improved intestinal health over time and should be checked for other autoimmune conditions.
research Quality of life, psychosocial difficulties and bullying in paediatric patients with alopecia areata: a European cross-sectional study
Adolescents with alopecia areata face more bullying and emotional challenges, needing support to improve their quality of life.
research Modern views on the problem of stress resistance in domestic psychology and foreign psychology
Improving stress tolerance is crucial for better work performance and health.
research 161 Botanical extract effectiveness on overall well-being and well-aging. An in-vivo study
Botanical extract improved well-being and skin health in a test group compared to a placebo.
research An Ode to Telogen Effluvium
The poem ends by asking for case reports on serious health issues like Telogen Effluvium.
research Investigation of plasma thiol/disulfide balance in male patients with androgenetic alopecia
Thiol/disulfide balance is normal in male AGA patients but shifts towards oxidative stress with emotional stress and low vitamin D.
research 89. Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treatment of Hair Loss Improves Patient-Reported Quality of Life
PRP treatment for hair loss improves quality of life and emotional well-being.
research Hair and scalp disorders in ethnic populations
Different hair care practices and conditions affect African American hair and scalp health, requiring specialized knowledge for treatment.
research Management of autoimmune associated alopecia areata
Treatments for autoimmune hair loss have limited success and patients need emotional support and self-acceptance.
research New lifestyle drugs and somatoform disorders in dermatology
The article concludes that dermatologists should prescribe lifestyle drugs carefully and consider mental health treatments for patients with disorders like BDD.
research Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata causes hair loss and needs personalized care to manage its emotional and social effects.
research Bare Realities: Uncovering the Life‑Altering Impacts of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata deeply affects self-esteem and identity, needing both medical and emotional support.
research (053) Multidisciplinary Treatment of Transgender Woman with Severe Gender Dysphoria and Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders - Case Report
The treatment helped a transgender woman stop drinking, improved her mental health, and reduced her gender dysphoria.
research Qualidade de vida de pacientes após um ano do diagnóstico da COVID-19: estudo retrospectivo
Quality of life improved after COVID-19, but ongoing health support is needed.
research Obesity and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Implications for Pathogenesis and Novel Management Strategies
Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.
research Mood disorders and quality of life in polycystic ovary syndrome
Women with PCOS often have mood disorders and a lower quality of life, and treatment should focus on both physical and mental health.
research A systematic review and meta‐synthesis of qualitative studies of alopecia: Managing identity and appearance changes
Alopecia affects self-confidence, body image, and social interactions, causing distress and requiring better support and awareness.
research Contemporaneous onset of systemic lupus erythematosus and severe eating disorder; neither the chicken nor the egg
Hormonal changes and social stress may link lupus and eating disorders in teens.
research 427 Discerning patient perspectives towards specific treatments of alopecia areata using artificial intelligence
Patients using social media have mixed feelings about alopecia treatments, noting hair growth but also frustration with treatment recurrence.