January 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Loneliness raises stress levels in older African American men but not women.
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May 2008 in “Neuroscience” Finasteride given to baby rats causes anxiety-like behavior and worsens learning from punishment in adult rats.
January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” August 2023 in “Jurnal kedokteran dan kesehatan/Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan” Medical students need better stress management and support to improve well-being and performance.
Alopecia areata often starts around age 23, can be permanent in 30% of cases, and treatments are usually temporary.
January 2025 in “Medical Archives” Body dysmorphia is common in women with PCOS, affecting their quality of life.
October 2022 in “The Laryngoscope” The InCISE score is a promising tool for assessing wound healing in head and neck surgery but needs more research for broader use.
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December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Emotional intelligence needs different measurement tools than IQ.
December 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Thiol/disulfide balance is normal in male AGA patients but shifts towards oxidative stress with emotional stress and low vitamin D.
June 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride (Propecia) may cause depression and suicidal thoughts; stop use and inform a healthcare professional if symptoms develop.
February 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Genetic risk for hair loss can increase depression risk, but depression doesn't increase hair loss risk.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition linked to hair loss and inflammation, often with anxiety, affecting more women and needing better treatment options.
Men with hair loss and shorter height may be perceived as less attractive.
Hair loss significantly lowers life quality, especially in young men, with most patients unhappy with treatment effectiveness.
May 2017 in “Psychiatric news” BPH medications may increase the risk of self-harm and depression, especially in the first 18 months.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata greatly affects quality of life, especially mental health, and newer assessment tools better capture this impact than older ones.
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January 2003 in “Benjamins eBooks” Confinement in farrowing crates doesn't increase chronic stress in sows, but hair cortisol measurements may not reliably indicate stress due to hair growth variations.
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June 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Hair loss in women is linked to higher depression symptoms.
January 2026 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)” Alopecia affects identity and social interactions, requiring personalized support and better healthcare collaboration.
February 2026 in “BMJ Open” Understanding patients' emotions can help oncologists improve communication and support during treatment decisions.
November 2025 in “Research Repository UCD (University College Dublin)” Baldness is stigmatized as unattractive and is often mocked in media, affecting mostly Caucasian men.
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April 2018 in “Rheumatology” Many lupus patients experience hair loss, which is linked to anxiety and other skin issues.
January 2009 in “대한피부과학회지” The conclusion is that more women in their forties are getting AGA and stress is linked to AGA in both men and women.
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September 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.
April 2017 in “Journal of nutritional health & food engineering” Over 65% of people in the United Arab Emirates have undetected vitamin D deficiency, causing symptoms often mistaken for stress or migraines.
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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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January 1980 in “Dermatology” Hair casts may be caused by repetitive hair pulling or styling and are often misdiagnosed.
January 2023 in “Frontiers research topics” Skin conditions can cause significant psychological distress, so addressing mental health is crucial for improving quality of life.
June 2024 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” Finasteride can cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and lasting psychiatric and sexual issues.
May 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” PCOS increases sexual pain distress in infertile women.