research Initial Office Evaluation of Hair Loss in Adult Women
Up to half of adult women may experience hair loss, and doctors should use medical history, exams, and tests to find the cause and treat it.
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research Alopecia and its medical management
Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.
research Psychosocial aspects of androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss can cause significant social and emotional issues, especially for women and young men.
research Comparison of resumption of ovulation after cessation of oral contraceptives and medroxyprogesterone acetate in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is as effective as oral contraceptives for resuming ovulation in women with PCOS.
research A Hospital-based Study to Determine Causes of Diffuse Hair Loss in Women
The main causes of diffuse hair loss in women are telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia, often related to stress and iron deficiency.
research Clinical and histological challenge in the differential diagnosis of diffuse alopecia: female androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata – part II
Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.
research A comment on the post-finasteride syndrome
The true incidence of post-Finasteride syndrome is unclear, and more research is needed.
research Southern African HIV Clinicians Society gender-affirming healthcare guideline for South Africa
The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.
research Anxiety, depression, and quality of life in children and adults with alopecia areata: A systematic review and meta-analysis
People with alopecia areata are more likely to have anxiety and depression and a lower quality of life.
research Common causes of paediatric alopecia
Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.
research Hidradenitis suppurativa: A comparison of guidelines
There is no gold standard treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa due to insufficient evidence.
research SARS-CoV-2 Infection—A Trigger Factor for Telogen Effluvium: Review of the Literature with a Case-Based Guidance for Clinical Evaluation
COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, which is commonly reversible with treatment.
research Development of the First Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaires in Arabic for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Part I): The Creation and Reliability Analysis of PCOSQoL-47 and PCOSQoL-42 Questionnaires
Two new reliable Arabic questionnaires for measuring quality of life in women with PCOS were created, one for married and one for unmarried women.
research Discontinuation and restart of Janus kinase inhibitors due to pregnancy in alopecia areata: a case series
Stopping and restarting JAK inhibitors during pregnancy in women with alopecia areata leads to hair loss and regrowth, with most pregnancies resulting in healthy babies.
research Alopecia Areata: Understanding the Pathophysiology and Advancements in Treatment Modalities
Alopecia Areata causes hair loss and needs treatments that address both physical and emotional health.
research “From evidence to practice” – Insights from the multidisciplinary team on the optimal integration of GLP ‐1 receptor agonists in obesity management services
GLP-1 receptor agonists help with weight loss but need to be combined with other treatments for best results.
research Diagnosis and treatment of female alopecia: Focusing on the iron deficiency-related alopecia
Iron deficiency is the main cause of hair loss in women, and iron supplements started within 6 months can improve hair health.
research NEW TREATMENTS OF HYPERANDROGENISM AND HIRSUTISM
Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.
research Treatment of female sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women—What is the evidence?
Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
research Beyond skin deep: Self-compassion mediates the link between body shame and psychopathology in people with alopecia and psoriasis
Self-compassion can help reduce body shame and psychological distress in people with alopecia and psoriasis.
research Abstracts from the 17th Congress of the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry
The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.
research Psychodermatology U.K.
Treating skin conditions with both psychological and dermatological care improves patient outcomes and can save costs.
research Australian Hair and Wool Research Society Cutaneous Biology and Endocrinology Workshop
The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
research Psychodermatology
The review suggests that understanding and treating the psychological aspect of skin disorders is important and calls for more collaboration in this field.
research Unwanted Facial Hair: Affects, Effects and Solutions
Unwanted facial hair significantly impacts over 40% of women's psychological and social well-being, and various treatment options are available.
research Acne and acneiform eruptions
Early treatment of acne is crucial to prevent scarring and psychological effects.
research Acne Protection: Measures & Miseries
Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.
research Long-term consequences of critical illness
Critical illness can lead to long-lasting physical and psychological problems, requiring ongoing, specialized care and rehabilitation.
research Types and Treatment of Hair Loss in Men and Women
The article concludes that different types of hair loss require specific treatments and psychological support is important.
research Tales of bugs, delusions of parasitosis, and what to do
Escitalopram might effectively treat delusions of parasitosis and possibly Morgellons disease, with psychological factors being important to consider.