August 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Patients with certain types of hair loss often experience emotional and mental health issues.
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.
August 2023 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” People with skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema have higher anxiety levels.
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July 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some psychiatric drugs can cause skin problems, but serious reactions are rare.
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December 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Escitalopram might effectively treat delusions of parasitosis and possibly Morgellons disease, with psychological factors being important to consider.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” People with certain skin disorders are more likely to have alcohol problems, especially if they also have mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
Women with and without PCOS show no significant differences in psychopathic traits.
February 2025 in “Infectious Diseases & Immunity” HHV-6 reactivation may be linked to psychiatric disorders and can improve with antiviral treatment.
18 citations
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November 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Many skin patients have mental health issues, so dermatologists should consider psychological care.
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October 2013 in “Psychosomatics” Psychotropic medications can cause skin reactions, including severe conditions like SJS and TEN, and it's important for psychiatrists to recognize and manage these side effects.
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August 2021 in “International journal of adolescent medicine and health” Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome often experience depression and anxiety.
7 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction” People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to have higher levels of depression and anxiety, but their personality traits are similar to those without PCOS.
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July 2012 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine” Olanzapine helped a man who thought he had bugs on his skin.
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May 1991 in “Psychosomatics” Some psychiatric medications can cause reversible hair loss.
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December 1962 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The current state and future directions of the field that studies the connection between the mind and skin are discussed.
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December 2015 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Patients with non-scarring alopecia often experience emotional disorders like depression and stress.
10 citations
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March 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” More hair loss leads to higher risk of psychosexual disorders, especially in women.
September 2021 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” The research explores how gut bacteria and sleep patterns are related in mental health disorders.
December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” PCOS and eating disorders are linked by hormonal imbalances, needing personalized treatment.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Acne is genetically linked to a higher risk of depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, with the strongest link to bipolar disorder.
19 citations
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September 2004 in “PubMed” Chronic hair diseases can severely affect mental health and self-confidence.
January 2015 in “Вестник дерматологии и венерологии” Patients with non-scarring hair loss often have emotional disorders.
3 citations
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May 2025 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Women with PCOS often have sleep and mental health issues, especially if overweight or insulin resistant.
October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Adults with alopecia areata have a higher risk of mental health issues, especially women after COVID-19.
Emotional states significantly affect hair growth and hair disorders.
60 citations
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May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine” Women with PCOS often experience anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life.
January 2007 in “UNIFESP Institutional Repository (Universidade Federal de São Paulo)” Addressing anxiety and mood disorders is crucial to reduce medication overuse in chronic migraine patients.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” The brain may create four separate minds, each with its own mental reality.
January 1992 in “Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry” People with schizophrenia have lower zinc, copper, and chromium in their hair.
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