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July 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia who are more resilient tend to feel less stressed.
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June 2003 in “CRC Press eBooks” Stress can worsen some skin diseases like psoriasis and eczema.
Attractive women slightly worsened mood, green backgrounds improved mood, and older people had better moods.
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June 2023 in “Journal of Dermatology” People with Alopecia Areata are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
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April 2003 in “Clinical neurology and neurosurgery” Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome can cause temporary brain issues that may improve on their own.
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June 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people were diagnosed with stress-related skin conditions like acne and temporary hair loss.
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December 2024 in “Qeios” Hair loss affects attractiveness but can suggest intelligence, and face perception is complex, involving factors like age and smile.