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December 2023 in “Alzheimer's & dementia” Finasteride may help reduce anxiety and depression in elderly but might cause depression in young men.
December 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” An 8-year-old Saudi boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, skin issues, and light sensitivity.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia linked to higher anxiety and personality disorders.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Frontal fibrosing alopecia often occurs after menopause, with delayed diagnosis and possible links to certain medications and conditions.
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January 2018 in “ScholarWorks (Central Washington University)” Stress and PCOS together may increase depression and anxiety-like behaviors.
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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.
Skin diseases like acne and vitiligo worsen anxiety, depression, loneliness, and quality of life, but alopecia does not.
April 2024 in “JOURNAL OF Mental Health Concerns” Self-affirmation therapy significantly reduces student anxiety before presentations.
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September 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Women with hair loss often feel depressed, while men are more anxious and aggressive.
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August 2018 in “Psychological Medicine” Women with PCOS are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and stress.
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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.
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June 2007 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” Blocking progesterone metabolism can cause depression-like behavior in mice.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Progesterone reduces anxiety and depression in female mice by increasing BDNF in the brain, needing 5α-reduction and estradiol.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Patients with anxiety or depression report more severe alopecia areata.
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October 2021 in “Reproductive Sciences” Women with PCOS often experience depression and anxiety, affecting their quality of life.
January 2005 in “Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine” Women with alopecia often experience high levels of anxiety and depression, needing psychiatric help.
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January 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” Hirsutism greatly affects mental health and quality of life, especially in young women.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Stopping alcohol after long-term use causes anxiety and changes brain chemicals.
Light tickling can be unpleasant and may feel worse for individuals with autism.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Psychological factors play a significant role in developing alopecia areata.
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October 2006 in “BMC clinical pharmacology” Finasteride may cause slight depression and anxiety.
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November 2006 in “Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior” Pregnancy reduces anxiety in rats, but finasteride reverses this effect.
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May 2025 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Women with PCOS often have sleep and mental health issues, especially if overweight or insulin resistant.
November 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The woman has a rare, harmless skin condition specific to pregnancy that causes itchy bumps and will go away after she gives birth.
January 2004 in “Anticancer Research” Long-term antiandrogen use may increase aggressive prostate cancer risk.
April 2017 in “Huisarts en Wetenschap” Female pattern hair loss causes significant hair thinning and affects self-confidence.
March 2026 in “PubMed Central” Female pattern hair loss is common in women, treatable with medications, and can affect mental health.
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August 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin and hair-picking disorders are common and need both skin and mental health treatments.