January 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Low iron, low thyroid function, and stress are linked to excessive hair shedding in women.
March 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” Topical olive oil protects mice skin from harmful electromagnetic radiation.
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January 2025 in “Women s Health Reports” Higher socioeconomic status improves quality of life and mental health in women with PCOS-like symptoms.
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August 2019 in “ACR Open Rheumatology” Defective repair processes may cause immune activation and inflammation in psoriatic disease.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Greater intimacy leads to better self-reported health in couples having infertility treatment.
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January 2024 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira” Women with PCOS are more likely to have depression and anxiety.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” The method effectively measures long-term stress levels using hair samples.
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May 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Recognizing and managing skin-related psychiatric disorders in children is crucial for effective treatment.
Psychosocial distress significantly contributes to hair loss in patients with pressure ulcers after hospital discharge.
Hair loss can significantly affect mental health.
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December 2010 in “Bjog: An International Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology” South Asian women with PCOS experience more psychological distress and have a poorer quality of life, especially in social relationships, with hirsutism affecting them more than obesity.
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March 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Alopecia areata greatly harms quality of life, causing emotional and social issues.
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August 2020 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” Birth control pills containing cyproterone acetate improve the quality of life more for women with polycystic ovary syndrome after 6 months of use.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Diffuse lichen planopilaris greatly reduces quality of life.
January 2026 in “Avicenna Bulletin” Aligning hair implants with natural growth patterns improves hair transplant results.
June 2025 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University” Men with alopecia areata tend to have larger limb and trunk circumferences than healthy men.
Acitretin treatment unexpectedly darkened a patient's gray hair.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Scalp cooling therapy helps preserve hair during chemotherapy for most patients.
February 2023 in “Sibirskij onkologičeskij žurnal” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss in cancer patients, affecting their mental health, but scalp cooling can help prevent it.
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January 2019 in “Xin li xue jin zhan”
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February 2013 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with hair loss feel more depressed and anxious, especially women, and need help managing emotions and beliefs about their condition.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Migration and Health” Women with PCOS from minority backgrounds have worse mental health and quality of life.
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Women who lost hair from childhood head radiation are more likely to face mental health issues than men.
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October 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Beau's lines and hair loss in a patient were linked to severe stress on the body.
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March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Negative views about alopecia worsen quality of life and increase anxiety and depression.
Spiritual well-being is crucial for improving quality of life in women with breast cancer.
May 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Women with PCOS are more likely to experience depressive symptoms.
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July 2013 in “Brain Research” Testosterone needs to be converted to DHT to reduce stress response in male rats.
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January 2019 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” Oxidative stress is likely important in causing telogen effluvium, and antioxidants might help treat it.
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February 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The conclusion is that self-concept, shame, and emotion regulation are key factors in hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and should be targeted in treatment and research.