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January 2006 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have lower quality of life, especially in mental health and energy, and managing weight can help improve it.
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Men who think they are losing hair feel worse about themselves, especially if they are younger.
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February 2013 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with hair loss feel more depressed and anxious, especially women, and need help managing emotions and beliefs about their condition.
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November 2013 in “The Open Cancer Journal” Hair loss from cancer treatment is very distressing for women due to its impact on self-image and social stigma.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss due to unknown factors, affecting all ages and genders.
March 2024 in “Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi SBE Dergisi” Art therapy may help reduce anxiety and depression in people with Alopecia Areata.
January 2023 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood Education & Practice” Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.
January 2023 in “Psychology” Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) treatment improved seed germination and growth, suggesting mood affects seed viability.
May 2018 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The Spanish version of the Hair Specific Skindex-29 is a reliable tool for measuring quality of life in Spanish-speaking women with hair loss.
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss affects 20% of people, more in men and those over 35, and is often associated with a sensitive scalp.
March 2018 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Hair loss linked to prostate enlargement; stress and family history important factors.
April 2024 in “Research Square” Children with alopecia areata often experience more anxiety and depression, linked to neglectful family dynamics.
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December 2015 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Patients with non-scarring alopecia often experience emotional disorders like depression and stress.
July 2025 in “The Journal of Physiology” C-tactile afferents are linked to emotional touch and social bonding through hair movement.
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January 2019 Higher testosterone in females with PCOS is linked to depression and cognitive issues, but anti-androgen treatment can help.
October 2023 in “The Open public health journal” Alopecia greatly affects Greek women's daily life, relationships, and self-image, with mixed social support and dissatisfaction with treatments.
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October 2024 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” Alopecia areata negatively affects the self-esteem and quality of life of children and teens.
June 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” COVID-19 may cause increased hair loss, but the exact reason is unclear and standard hair loss treatments are recommended.
July 2022 in “Nigerian journal of medicine : journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria” Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) greatly lowers quality of life, causing stress and low self-esteem, with those seeking treatment experiencing more impairment.
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April 2021 in “Cureus” Two new reliable Arabic questionnaires for measuring quality of life in women with PCOS were created, one for married and one for unmarried women.
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February 2021 in “The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal” Hair loss may be a delayed side effect of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children after COVID-19.
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April 2022 in “Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents/Journal of Biological Regulators & Homeostatic Agents” Biocompatible artificial hair is safe, effective, and improves quality of life for alopecia patients.
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November 2021 in “Translational pediatrics” Glucocorticoids for progressive muscular dystrophy in children don't improve muscle strength or function but do increase certain side effects.
January 2025 in “Traditional Chinese Medicine” Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western treatments improves hair loss treatment.
October 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” Hair loss is a symptom of long COVID and can be treated with a protein-rich diet.
June 2021 in “Health and Society” Healthy lifestyle changes, especially weight loss, can improve symptoms and overall health in people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, especially if they are overweight or obese.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Alopecia areata is caused by immune attacks on hair follicles, affecting hair growth and quality of life.
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January 2020 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Lichen simplex chronicus on the scalp can be diagnosed by specific hair and skin signs and treated with corticosteroids and therapy.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects self-esteem and daily stress, especially in young men.
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May 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes significant emotional and social challenges, especially with more hair loss.