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April 2023 in “Skin Health and Disease” Psychological stress can worsen skin conditions like psoriasis and acne.
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August 2021 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Patients with cutaneous lupus are most concerned about self-consciousness, physical symptoms, and disease progression.
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June 2025 in “JMIR Formative Research” Hair cortisol concentration may reflect some physiological stress but doesn't strongly correlate with perceived stress.
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April 1997 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Mast cell and nerve fiber interactions in mouse skin change with the hair cycle.
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December 2022 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” Understanding cell transitions can lead to better wound healing treatments.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes significant stigma and emotional distress, with many affected individuals not receiving adequate support or treatment.
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April 2025 in “Behavioral Sciences” Rejection sensitivity can lead to more loneliness and problematic internet use, but self-control can help reduce this effect.
May 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Choosing the right emollients and emulsifiers can improve the effectiveness of active ingredients in cosmetics.
August 2025 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” Gender-diverse people face more depression and anxiety, partly due to stress and lower cortisol levels.
December 2025 in “SKINdeep” Low humidity harms skin health by damaging the skin barrier and increasing inflammation.
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June 2025 in “Preprints.org” Aesthetic medicine is focusing more on patient needs and using new technologies, but ethical issues and regulation challenges need attention.
June 2026 in “Universal Library of Multidisciplinary” Using comedy and acting can improve life quality and self-esteem for people with alopecia.
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February 2006 in “Lipids” Hair texture changes with age due to varying levels of lipids.
Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
January 2024 in “Neuroscience Applied” Oxytocin receptor changes in hair cells may help identify autism, especially in males.
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September 2010 in “Acta Médica Portuguesa” Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) significantly impacts women's emotional well-being and social lives, requiring treatments that include psychological support.
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November 2007 in “British journal of nursing” Nurses should treat emollients as medications, understanding their use and effects for treating skin conditions.
July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Women with PCOS experience more psychological symptoms and need emotional support.
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May 2023 in “Ayna Klinik Psikoloji Dergisi” Alopecia Areata is linked to higher depression levels.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sensitive scalp has higher pH, more redness, abnormal sebum, and altered bacterial makeup.
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May 2024 in “BioEssays” TRPV3 is important for skin health and could be a target for treating skin diseases.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Psychiatry” People with androgenetic alopecia often experience more anxiety, depression, and lower self-esteem.
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July 2017 in “Frontiers in Communication” Using complex medical terms can make people want to seek medical help faster.
Sphingosine 1-phosphate helps control mechanical pain.
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