research Patient Perspectives of the Social, Emotional and Functional Impact of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Literature Review
Alopecia areata greatly harms quality of life, causing emotional and social issues.
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research Persistent escalation of alcohol consumption by mice exposed to brief episodes of social defeat stress: suppression by CRF-R1 antagonism
Blocking CRF-R1 can reduce alcohol intake in stressed mice.
research Social Perceptions of Male Pattern Baldness. A Review
The review concluded that male pattern baldness is mostly seen negatively, affecting attractiveness and social appeal.
research A systematic review of the social impact of diseases in Nordic countries
Diseases have a big social impact in Nordic countries, affecting healthcare decisions.
research Body dysmorphic concerns, social adaptation, and motivation for psychotherapeutic support in dermatological outpatients
Some skin patients have body image issues linked to social difficulties but want psychological help.
research A systematic review of persistent symptoms and residual abnormal functioning following acute COVID-19: Ongoing symptomatic phase vs. post-COVID-19 syndrome
Fatigue is the most common symptom in both ongoing symptomatic COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 syndrome.
research Self-esteem and body image satisfaction in women with PCOS in the Middle East: Cross-sectional social media study
Women with PCOS have lower self-esteem and body image satisfaction.
research Health-related quality of life and physical well-being among a 63-year-old cohort of women with androgenetic alopecia; a Finnish population-based study
Women with androgenetic alopecia experience worse physical well-being and quality of life, but similar mental health compared to those without it.
research Stress and the skin: Significance of emotional factors in dermatology
Stress affects skin health and emotional well-being should be considered in skin disease treatment.
research Treatment-resistant Schizophrenia and Global Cortical Atrophy in a Patient with Turner Syndrome
A person with Turner Syndrome showed severe schizophrenia that didn't respond to treatment and had brain shrinkage.
research Quality of Life in Alopecia Areata: A Study of 60 Cases
Alopecia areata seriously lowers quality of life, especially affecting self-image, mental health, and social life.
research The psychological effects of androgenetic alopecia in men
Hair loss can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in men.
research Pharma in the bedroom . . . and the kitchen. . . . The pharmaceuticalisation of daily life
The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.
research How to distinguish medicalization from over-medicalization?
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.
research THE BIOLOGY OF HAIR CARE
Better hair care products are needed to protect against grooming and chemical damage.
research The Effect of Social Support on the Empowerment Status and Alopecia‐Related Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Structural Equation Modeling Study
Social support improves empowerment and quality of life for breast cancer patients with hair loss.
research Urological Oncology: Prostate Cancer
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and has side effects; biopsy methods have similar outcomes; psychosocial factors affect sexual recovery post-surgery.
research Androgenetic alopecia—Perspective from patients in a Singaporean tertiary Dermatology center
Hair loss affects self-esteem; patients seek effective, low side-effect treatments.
research The Lived Experience of Women with Alopecia: A Qualitative Study Investigating the Psychological, Social and Emotional Impact of Alopecia in a Sample of Greek Women
Alopecia greatly affects Greek women's daily life, relationships, and self-image, with mixed social support and dissatisfaction with treatments.
research P136 Psychological impact of hair loss in women: a qualitative systematic review
Hair loss in women causes emotional distress and low self-esteem, but supportive interventions can help.
research Psychological Dimensions of Hair Transplantation: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence
Hair transplantation improves self-esteem and social confidence, but managing expectations and psychological risks is crucial for success.
research Association between androgenetic alopecia and psychological well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis
People with androgenetic alopecia often experience more anxiety, depression, and lower self-esteem.
research Predictors and mechanisms of self‐stigma in five chronic skin diseases: A systematic review
Targeting psychosocial factors can help reduce self-stigma in people with chronic skin diseases.
research Does Severity of Hair Loss Matter? Factors Associated with Mental Health Outcomes in Women Irradiated for Tinea Capitis in Childhood
Severe hair loss in women increases the risk of mental health issues, especially social anxiety.
research Quality of life assessment in males with androgenetic alopecia – a prospective study
Androgenetic alopecia significantly lowers self-esteem and affects social interactions.
research Beyond health-related quality of life: initial psychometric validation of a new scale for addressing the gap in assessing the full range of alopecia areata psychosocial burden
The SAAD-41 scale effectively measures the psychosocial impact of alopecia areata.
research Hair loss severity and its impact on quality of life in patients suffering from androgenic alopecia: A one-year cross-sectional study
Severe hair loss significantly worsens quality of life.
research holistic view of management of polycystic ovarian syndrome
A holistic treatment approach, including yoga, diet, exercise, and mindfulness, can effectively manage PCOS symptoms.
research Androgenetic alopecia: What impact does it have on the quality of Life?
Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) greatly lowers quality of life, causing stress and low self-esteem, with those seeking treatment experiencing more impairment.
research Aging of the hair follicle pigmentation system
Hair grays due to oxidative stress and fewer functioning melanocytes.