28 citations
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October 2018 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.
21 citations
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November 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.
21 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.
17 citations
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June 2018 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.
16 citations
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January 2019 in “Neuropsychobiology” People with Lichen Planopilaris tend to be more depressed, have lower self-esteem, and a worse quality of life.
16 citations
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December 2012 in “The Clinical Journal of Pain” Chronic scalp pain in trichodynia involves both body-wide and localized increased pain sensitivity.
15 citations
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November 2015 in “Pharmacopsychiatry” α-Blockers and 5-ARIs for BPH can cause sexual dysfunction, including erectile and ejaculatory issues.
15 citations
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February 2014 in “BMC Research Notes” The X5 Hairlaser might help treat male hair loss, but more research is needed.
13 citations
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September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” The study found no link between anxiety, vitamin B12, folate, TSH, ferritin, zinc levels, and trichodynia in telogen alopecia patients.
7 citations
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April 2012 in “Clinical investigation” Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition not directly linked to the amount or type of hair loss and may involve psychological factors, with treatments showing mixed results.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Biologics and JAK inhibitors may improve treatment for scarring alopecias.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Stress can trigger or worsen alopecia areata.
2 citations
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March 2015 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” New treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Certain gene variations may increase the risk and severity of alopecia areata.
1 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” Most people worried about abnormal hair loss actually have psychological issues like depression or anxiety.
May 2026 in “Research Square” Combining scalp cooling with a special lotion helps prevent severe hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
May 2026 in “Southeast Asian Journal of Case Report and Review” Individualized homeopathic treatment may help improve vitiligo.
Improving oral health may help hair regrowth in children with alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathy may help reduce hair pulling and improve hair regrowth in trichotillomania.
Women with PCOS, especially with hirsutism, should be screened for depression and anxiety.
February 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Seborrheic dermatitis significantly lowers quality of life, especially in young people, women, and those with higher education.
April 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatological conditions are complex and treatments often have mixed results.
September 2003 in “Clinics in Family Practice” Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.
209 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
77 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
58 citations
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September 1991 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with AGA often face anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem; psychological support is important.
52 citations
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March 2016 in “JAMA dermatology” Patients with PCOS rate their hirsutism higher than clinicians, and these self-ratings are more closely related to their quality of life and risk of depression.
13 citations
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February 2025 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Obesity and negative body image harm mental health and quality of life in women with PCOS.