March 2026 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss significantly affects quality of life and mental health, causing anxiety and depression.
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January 2021 in “Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology” Kids with skin problems are more likely to have mental health issues.
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February 2016 in “American Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride can cause serious emotional side effects; doctors should check patients' mental health history before prescribing.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mitochondrial dysfunction may contribute to chronic inflammation and immune system issues in Lichen planopilaris.
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February 1990 in “Journal of Applied Social Psychology” Bald men are often viewed more negatively and as older than they really are.
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November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Gut microbes significantly affect brain steroid levels.
January 2004 in “Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS)” Finasteride blocks progesterone's effect on brain activity linked to epilepsy.
June 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Male pattern baldness doesn't significantly affect mental health or sexual well-being.
October 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mice treatments didn't grow hair, a patient treatment may affect immune response, and people with hair loss often feel anxious or depressed.
January 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” Extracellular vesicles can worsen Alzheimer's but also offer potential for diagnosis and treatment.
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August 2021 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, may cause depression, but more research is needed to understand why.
Hair can naturally regain color, and stress might influence greying and its reversal.
14 citations
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March 2017 in “Brain research” Progesterone and its byproducts control a specific receptor in the brain independently of progesterone receptors, affecting conditions related to the menstrual cycle.
September 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patient-reported outcomes better reflect the quality of life impact of alopecia areata than traditional severity scores.
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March 2009 in “Journal of pain and symptom management” Gabapentin may cause hair loss in patients treated for neuropathic pain.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” The study created a mouse model to mimic degenerative diseases for testing tissue repair and new therapies.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Severe alopecia areata may increase the risk of hidden artery disease.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The metaverse offers potential for managing hair and nail disorders but faces challenges like technology limits and accessibility.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks” Deep Brain Stimulation helps manage Parkinson's symptoms when medication isn't enough.
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May 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata impacts mental well-being more due to perceptions and stigma than disease severity.
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January 2004 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Adjusting neurosteroid levels may help reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Personality traits significantly influence hair loss in women.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” People with certain skin disorders are more likely to have alcohol problems, especially if they also have mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Primary Care & Community Health” Long COVID symptoms vary and are influenced by personal and health factors.
26 citations
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September 2005 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” 5alpha-reductase 2 is crucial for proper male brain development and sexual differentiation.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” Autonomic dysfunction is common in hypertensives but may not cause diastolic dysfunction in resistant hypertension.
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October 2019 in “BMC Neuroscience” Blood hormone levels don't accurately show brain hormone levels in males.
February 2026 in “Psychiatria” Stress and emotional suppression can cause hair loss, so addressing both mental and physical health is important.
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” The research found genetic differences in identical twins that could explain why one twin has a disease while the other does not.
December 2023 in “Alzheimer's & dementia” Finasteride may help reduce anxiety and depression in elderly but might cause depression in young men.