74 citations
,
January 2011 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Testosterone therapy can improve hormone levels and quality of life in men with morphine-induced hormone issues.
20 citations
,
June 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Use antimalarials like hydroxychloroquine for cutaneous lupus, avoid herbal supplements, and focus on lifestyle changes like sun protection.
6 citations
,
August 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” The 2023 guideline advises a detailed approach for PCOS, focusing on early detection, lifestyle and medical treatments, and managing health risks.
4 citations
,
October 2018 Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.
September 2025 in “Australian Journal of Herbal and Naturopathic Medicine” Ashwagandha is safe and effective for reducing perimenopausal symptoms.
April 2024 in “Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal” Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition influenced by various factors and linked to psychosocial and cardiovascular issues.
November 2023 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Dermatologists are essential in helping transgender and gender diverse patients with skin and hair issues related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.
September 2023 in “Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism” One Ashwagandha extract may help protect cells with its antioxidant properties, while another could promote hair growth.
22 citations
,
November 2014 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America” Stress can worsen skin conditions and affect mental health, so doctors should include stress management in skin treatment.
18 citations
,
November 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Many skin patients have mental health issues, so dermatologists should consider psychological care.
4 citations
,
December 2020 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” Women with skin conditions who have body image concerns often experience mental health issues and a lower quality of life.
2 citations
,
January 2021 in “Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology” Kids with skin problems are more likely to have mental health issues.
2 citations
,
February 2016 in “Irish journal of psychological medicine” Mirtazapine may cause hair loss and change hair color, but stopping the drug can reverse these effects.
May 2026 in “Research Square” Children with alopecia areata often face more stress and depression, especially related to separation, which can affect their condition.
February 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Pseudofolliculitis barbae is linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression.
January 2026 in “Cronfa (Swansea University)” Finasteride and dutasteride may increase the risk of depression and suicidality, so patients should be monitored closely.
January 2026 in “Pharmaceutical journal/The pharmaceutical journal” Finasteride and dutasteride now have stronger warnings for psychiatric and sexual side effects.
October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Adults with alopecia areata have a higher risk of mental health issues, especially women after COVID-19.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Review” Artefactual skin disorder involves self-inflicted skin lesions linked to mental health issues, needing combined medical and psychological treatment.
August 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride users have a very low risk of mental health issues, but those with hair loss may have slightly higher anxiety and depression.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Trichotillomania requires combined dermatology and psychiatry care for better management and quality of life.
October 2023 in “Psychiatry research. Case reports” A new HRAS gene variant may cause a range of symptoms including intellectual disability and psychiatric issues.
Abortion access should be defended on public health grounds, and medical evaluations are crucial in psychiatric cases to avoid misdiagnosis.
October 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders”
5 citations
,
August 2018 in “European Psychiatry” Some psychiatric drugs can cause severe hair loss, especially valproic acid, and it's more likely in women or those with thyroid issues or past hair loss.
1 citations
,
July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Old psychiatric drugs are increasingly being used for new purposes, and technologies like SmartCube® help create new drugs.
101 citations
,
May 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Women with PCOS have a higher chance of experiencing depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders.
58 citations
,
April 2017 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Post-finasteride patients show changed neuroactive steroid levels, possibly causing erectile dysfunction and depression.
35 citations
,
December 2009 in “Lupus” Anti-Ro exposed children had more reported neuro-psychiatric issues, but differences from healthy controls were not significant.
19 citations
,
March 1999 in “PubMed” Trichotillomania is a chronic condition where people uncontrollably pull out their hair, often starting in childhood.