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January 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Disease-specific tools better assess alopecia areata's impact on quality of life.
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July 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Taohong Siwu Decoction may help treat hair loss by targeting multiple genes and pathways.
February 2026 in “Clinical Traditional Medicine and Pharmacology” Both Unani treatments effectively reduced hair shedding in Telogen Effluvium.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” Finasteride can cause depression and suicidal thoughts; safer alternatives are recommended.
March 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Children's books on alopecia and trichotillomania often miss important treatment information.
May 2023 in “Advances in medicine” Alopecia areata significantly impacts patients' mental health and quality of life.
New drugs, baricitinib and ritlecitinib, are effective for severe alopecia areata.
December 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” The document concludes that more research is needed to confirm if blood tests for things like iron and vitamin D are helpful for hair loss from Telogen effluvium.
Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
Topical minoxidil helps treat hair loss in teens, but more research needed for safe options.
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
November 2024 in “Psychology Health & Medicine” Psychological therapies may improve quality of life for people with alopecia areata.
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July 2006 in “Reviews in gynaecological and perinatal practice” The document concludes that hirsutism in women, often caused by PCOS, requires systematic evaluation and can be treated with medications, mechanical removal, or cosmetic methods, with weight loss also being beneficial.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Psychological and social responses to scars can indicate mental health risks.
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April 2011 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare” SLE patients often face depression and anxiety due to physical changes, with African-American and Hispanic patients having higher unmet psychological needs.
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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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June 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Use antimalarials like hydroxychloroquine for cutaneous lupus, avoid herbal supplements, and focus on lifestyle changes like sun protection.
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata affects 1.45% of people in Japan, impacting mood and self-esteem, with many not seeking treatment.
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October 2022 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Reducing accidents and treating vascular diseases can lower the need for life-impacting amputations.
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata greatly affects the quality of life for children and their families.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Alopecia areata patients have worse quality of life, anxiety, and depression than vitiligo patients.
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August 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” The 2023 guideline advises a detailed approach for PCOS, focusing on early detection, lifestyle and medical treatments, and managing health risks.
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February 2023 in “Skin Health and Disease” The Swedish Hairdex-S is a reliable tool for assessing quality of life in Alopecia Areata patients.
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November 2022 in “BMC Women s Health” HER2-targeted or hormonal therapies improve quality of life for Sudanese breast cancer patients.
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March 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” People with moderate hair loss from Alopecia Areata feel more impacted than those with no or almost complete hair loss, and are more likely to seek treatment.
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September 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Topical corticosteroids are recommended first for treating pediatric alopecia areata due to their safety and ease of use.
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September 2023 in “PeerJ Computer Science” A new method accurately measures college students' mental health by considering time perception and clustering techniques.
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March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Negative views about alopecia worsen quality of life and increase anxiety and depression.
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September 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Behavioral interventions, especially habit reversal training, are most effective for treating trichotillomania in children.