67 citations
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March 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Alopecia areata greatly harms quality of life, causing emotional and social issues.
April 2008 in “Annals of General Psychiatry” Social isolation changes brain receptors and makes ethanol more impactful.
October 2007 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” 60 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Social isolation makes rats more sensitive to alcohol's effects on the brain.
April 2026 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Hair transplantation greatly boosts self-esteem, relationship satisfaction, and sexual functioning.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects self-esteem and daily stress, especially in young men.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Endokrynologia Pediatryczna” PCOS negatively affects self-esteem and social functioning in adolescent girls.
April 2026 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Current tools inadequately measure quality of life in children with alopecia areata, needing better instruments.
222 citations
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October 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss affects women's mental health more than men's, causing anxiety, low self-esteem, and social insecurity.
41 citations
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June 2018 in “Medicine Health Care and Philosophy” The article suggests using four questions to tell apart necessary medicalization from excessive medicalization, focusing on problem significance, social expectations, medical understanding, and effective resolution.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair loss lowers young men's self-esteem, increasing social anxiety and affecting daily life.
105 citations
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February 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Survivors of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis need ongoing care for various long-term health problems.
June 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” People with facial disfigurements are judged more negatively, highlighting the social benefits of corrective surgery.
19 citations
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January 2011 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Social isolation makes mice more sensitive to alcohol's effects on brain function.
December 2020 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.
5 citations
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April 2016 in “PubMed” Young men with mild hair loss who experience significant social and emotional distress are more likely to have sexual problems.
January 2016 in “Columbia Academic Commons (Columbia University)” Mammalian touch receptors have evolved to detect different features, enhancing our ability to perform various tasks and interact socially.
March 2024 in “Healthcare” Stem cell treatment improved life quality and sexual function in women with hair loss.
October 2023 in “The Open public health journal” Alopecia greatly affects Greek women's daily life, relationships, and self-image, with mixed social support and dissatisfaction with treatments.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Reducing dandruff improves physical comfort and emotional wellbeing.
88 citations
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September 2003 in “Clinical endocrinology” Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
55 citations
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July 1999 in “Clinics in Sports Medicine” Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.
14 citations
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January 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The cause of alopecia areata was unknown, and while various treatments existed, no best treatment was agreed upon.
4 citations
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August 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” DSDs are birth conditions causing unusual sex development, managed with personalized care and sometimes surgery, but still lack a standard treatment approach.
July 2025 in “The Journal of Physiology” C-tactile afferents are linked to emotional touch and social bonding through hair movement.
32 citations
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April 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Skin diseases, especially psoriasis, greatly affect people's quality of life, similar to chronic diseases.
29 citations
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March 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.
1 citations
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September 2003 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair is important for social and sexual communication in humans.
14 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair is important for protection, social interaction, and temperature control, and is made of a growth cycle-influenced follicle and a complex shaft.
June 2002 in “Surgery (oxford)” The document says that treating burns late focuses on improving function, appearance, and helping patients return to normal life, using both non-surgical and surgical methods.