February 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Genetic risk for hair loss can increase depression risk, but depression doesn't increase hair loss risk.
August 2025 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” Gender-diverse people face more depression and anxiety, partly due to stress and lower cortisol levels.
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May 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Alopecia areata in children often leads to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues, affecting their quality of life.
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November 2011 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” Bupropion may help treat trichotillomania when fluoxetine doesn't work.
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September 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Women with hair loss often feel depressed, while men are more anxious and aggressive.
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April 2025 in “Behavioral Sciences” Rejection sensitivity can lead to more loneliness and problematic internet use, but self-control can help reduce this effect.
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April 2015 in “Neurology” Skin pigmentation increases in CRPS-affected areas and improves with symptom relief.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Treating scalp issues in hair-pulling disorder helps hair regrow and reduces itch.
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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.
June 2018 in “Research Repository (Kingston University London)”
Gender-diverse individuals face more depression and anxiety, possibly due to unique stress profiles.
7 citations
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October 2006 in “Medical hypotheses” UV light might cause excessive hair growth by increasing PGE2 in the skin.
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January 1979 in “Archives of Dermatology” PUVA treatment may have triggered lupus in a woman with psoriasis.
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June 2006 in “Pediatrics in Review” Most genital symptoms in prepubertal girls are normal or nontraumatic, not signs of abuse.
March 2026 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Psychological stress speeds up skin aging.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” New therapies targeting skin neuroimmune interactions could treat neuropathic pain.
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January 2015 in “Medical hypotheses” TCDD disrupts skin stem cells, causing skin issues like chloracne.
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September 2023 in “International journal of impotence research” Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, mental, and physical issues, needing more research for solutions.
April 2026 in “Open MIND” Microbes in the small intestine may cause Post-Finasteride Syndrome symptoms.
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November 2024 in “Human Genetics and Genomics Advances” Nociplastic pain is a complex, heritable trait with genetic links to chronic and neuropathic pain.
May 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” A 17-year-old girl has had repeated hair loss since childhood, which can be triggered by infections like COVID-19.
June 2023 in “The Journal of Family Practice” The hair loss is likely due to a fade haircut.
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January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The conclusion is that "trichoknesis" should be recognized as a separate condition from trichodynia, characterized by itching instead of pain.
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April 2015 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the best treatment for hair-pulling disorder, and combining it with other therapies could improve results.
November 2023 in “Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews” Trazodone might help reverse post finasteride syndrome.
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September 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine may rarely trigger nail psoriasis.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride is effective for hair regrowth, but some believe it may cause persistent symptoms due to psychological factors.
August 2025 in “Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports” Escitalopram helped a woman with hair-pulling due to long COVID.
August 2018 in “Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing” Supporting people with alopecia through psychological help and accurate information is crucial for managing stress and coping.
Hair can naturally regain color, and stress might influence greying and its reversal.