6 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The study suggests pandemic stress might worsen or trigger hair loss problems.
40 citations
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June 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise in effectively treating hair loss from alopecia areata.
26 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Hair graying may be caused by stem cell depletion from stress or melanocyte damage.
November 2022 in “Skin health and disease” People with hair loss conditions often have more mental health issues like depression and anxiety compared to those without hair loss.
21 citations
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February 2015 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Keloids may be influenced by stress and psychological factors.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” The study suggests that mast cells might be involved in the hair loss condition telogen effluvium and could be a target for treatment.
45 citations
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April 2019 in “International Immunology” The study concluded that immune cells attacking hair follicles cause hair loss in alopecia, with genetics and environment also playing a role, and highlighted the potential of certain treatments.
July 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Lifestyle choices like stress, smoking, heavy drinking, sun exposure, and chemical hair treatments might speed up hair loss in people with androgenetic alopecia.
29 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Psychological interventions can improve mental health and quality of life in people with alopecia.
29 citations
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February 2011 in “PloS one” Astressin-B can reverse and prevent hair loss in stressed mice.
26 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of pineal research” Melatonin affects skin and hair color and protects skin cells, with potential benefits for hair growth and skin health.
21 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair graying is caused by damage and cell depletion but might be temporarily reversible with drugs and hormones.
5 citations
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November 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss can cause stress and mental health issues, so treatments should address both the physical and psychological aspects, involving a team of dermatologists, psychologists, and hair specialists.
4 citations
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August 2025 in “Molecules” Medicinal plants show promise for skin disorders but need more research for safe clinical use.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Chemotherapy-induced hair loss may be linked to immune system changes, and certain treatments could help but need careful use.
May 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Manipulating cell cleanup processes could help treat hair loss.
September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Stress and certain chemicals affect hair growth by interacting with the immune and nervous systems.
18 citations
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June 2010 in “Cell Stress and Chaperones” Heat treatment increases hair loss in certain mice.
11 citations
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in psychiatry” Child abuse is linked to higher BMI, but not because of hair cortisol or cortisone levels.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Biomolecules” Melatonin may help treat various diseases and is influenced by magnetic fields, but more research is needed.
426 citations
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August 2014 in “Nature Medicine” Skin stem cells interacting with their environment is crucial for maintaining and regenerating skin and hair, and understanding this can help develop new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
August 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Plant extracts may help prevent or reverse hair graying.
April 2026 in “Psychiatry Neurology and Medical Psychology” Women with mixed alopecia experience more depression, anxiety, and stress than those with metabolic alopecia.
November 2025 in “Universal library of medical and health sciences.” Permanent eyebrow correction can improve quality of life for those with eyebrow loss.
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December 2015 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Patients with non-scarring alopecia often experience emotional disorders like depression and stress.
December 2019 in “Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă” Skin treatments can improve both skin health and emotional well-being, but they require careful management of patient expectations and potential addiction risks.
August 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Patients with certain types of hair loss often experience emotional and mental health issues.
Personality traits significantly influence hair loss in women.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” Essential oils might help improve mood and reduce stress.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Poor nutrition, higher BMI, and stress may worsen seborrheic dermatitis.