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January 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Women with scarring alopecia have a lower quality of life and more anxiety and depression than those with non-scarring alopecia.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Psychodermatosis is reclassified based on brain-skin interaction, dividing conditions into psychogenic and psychosomatic categories.
May 2024 in “Psychotherapie Forum” Behavioral and hypnotherapy improved self-esteem but didn't regrow hair in Alopecia areata.
February 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Fine hairs improve male pattern baldness treatment, alopecia areata causes remain unknown, and hair can recover from dye damage over time.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Start with medication, then add therapy for treating psychosomatic disorders.
January 2008 in “International Journal of Trichology” Psychological factors can cause hair and scalp problems.
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April 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Chronic stress can cause hair loss, but relaxation and gentle care can help manage it.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Chronic stress can cause hair loss, but relaxation and gentle care can help manage it.
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June 2015 in “Journal of the Turkish Academy of Dermatology” Most elderly patients in Benghazi have skin diseases, mainly fungal infections.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Natrum muriaticum may help reverse alopecia areata and improve well-being.
August 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” Murdha Taila, applied through the scalp, effectively treats head and neck issues and stimulates the nervous system.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” Stereotypes about Russia and the USA influence Russian youth's attitudes towards moving abroad.
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May 1991 in “Psychosomatics” Some psychiatric medications can cause reversible hair loss.
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December 2023 in “Current psychosomatic research” Psychological interventions can improve the quality of life for women with PCOS.
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January 2001 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” The review concluded that male pattern baldness is mostly seen negatively, affecting attractiveness and social appeal.
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January 2002 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” Most people worried about abnormal hair loss actually have psychological issues like depression or anxiety.
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January 1984 in “Psychotherapy and psychosomatics” Antiandrogen treatment can reduce sexual enjoyment in women with excess male hormones, especially those in stable relationships.
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January 2001 in “Humana Press eBooks” Pseudo-Cushing's symptoms disappear once the underlying issue is resolved.
January 2013 in “Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences” Physical symptoms in depression can reveal underlying medical conditions.
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