5 citations
,
November 2015 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Finasteride can cause serious physical, mental, and sexual side effects, even after stopping the treatment.
5 citations
,
February 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Treating both the mind and skin together, especially by managing stress, can greatly improve outcomes for skin disorders linked to psychological issues.
4 citations
,
January 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Children with vitiligo may have other health issues like skin, thyroid, and mental health problems.
4 citations
,
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A simple test can help diagnose a rare bruising disorder after ruling out other causes.
4 citations
,
October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Men and patients on atypical antipsychotics have better mental functioning and quality of life.
4 citations
,
January 2017 in “International journal of trichology” Castor oil can cause severe hair matting.
3 citations
,
November 2024 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” Anabolic-androgenic steroids can harm women's health and their offspring.
3 citations
,
May 2024 in “Amino Acids” Disrupted cysteine metabolism may cause hair breakage in Alopecia Areata, suggesting potential treatments like N-acetylcysteine.
3 citations
,
February 2022 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Severe hypothyroidism can cause eyebrow hair loss, but improves with thyroid hormone treatment.
3 citations
,
October 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” People with polycystic ovary syndrome often experience anxiety and depression.
3 citations
,
January 2016 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” Children with trichotillomania often pull hair from their scalp and may have other mental health issues.
3 citations
,
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Psychotropic drugs can help treat skin conditions affected by mental health, but dermatologists must use them carefully due to side effects and patient concerns.
2 citations
,
December 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hispanic/Latinx patients with alopecia areata often have it before age 40, with females and certain health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis more commonly affected.
2 citations
,
July 2010 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Delaying hair loss treatment reduces its effectiveness.
2 citations
,
January 2001 in “Humana Press eBooks” Pseudo-Cushing's symptoms disappear once the underlying issue is resolved.
1 citations
,
April 2023 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Phosphorus may help treat alopecia areata.
1 citations
,
December 2021 in “Androgens” Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
1 citations
,
August 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” A 10-year-old girl had genital pain from a small, red, crusty mass on her labia.
1 citations
,
January 2015 Personality traits significantly affect the onset, progression, and psychological impact of alopecia areata.
1 citations
,
January 2015 in “Zdravstvena zastita” Workplace stress can cause serious health problems, so managing it is essential.
1 citations
,
March 2013 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The boy's hair loss was due to a hair-pulling disorder, not just a fungal infection.
April 2026 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Anabolic-androgenic steroid use in active men can cause serious health issues, especially affecting the heart, hormones, and mental health.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Alopecia affects mental health, causing depression and anxiety, but new treatments can improve both hair growth and quality of life.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Alopecia affects mental health, causing depression and anxiety, but new treatments can help improve both hair growth and quality of life.
A brain injury can lead to compulsive hair-pulling and psychosis-like symptoms, needing comprehensive treatment.
February 2026 in “Journal of Dermatology and Skin Science” Dermatologists are key in detecting and managing OCD and BFRBs by working with psychiatrists.
February 2026 in “Journal of Psychosexual Health” Finasteride can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction even after stopping the drug.
January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Oral finasteride may cause more sexual side effects than expected, possibly due to negative publicity and reporting bias.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” Corkscrew hairs can help diagnose trichotillomania.
December 2025 in “Instituto Politécnico do Porto” Patients with mood disorders using 5α-reductase inhibitors may have a higher risk of suicidal thoughts.