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March 2011 in “Journal of psychosomatic research” Kids with alopecia areata may experience more stress but not necessarily feel more anxious or depressed than others.
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November 2011 in “American Journal of Human Biology” Stress from being transgender is linked to higher blood pressure at night and more inflammation, which may affect heart health.
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May 2015 in “Addiction Biology” Prenatal stress changes how male and female rats enjoy rewards differently, linked to sex hormones.
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February 2006 in “Psychological Reports” Hair loss discovery causes stress; talking to dermatologists helps.
August 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Adaptive coping reduces PCOS symptoms, while maladaptive coping worsens them.
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April 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Chronic stress can cause hair loss by increasing oxidative stress, but antioxidants may help.
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April 2015 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Finasteride worsens stress effects on sensory processes, possibly linking to anxiety/depression.
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August 2018 in “Psychological Medicine” Women with PCOS are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and stress.
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair greying is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair follicles and melanocytes.
59 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Oxidative stress damages hair and contributes to aging, and managing it can help maintain hair health.
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April 2014 in “Psychopharmacology” Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.
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May 2018 in “Housing Theory and Society” Social housing is a system for those with limited financial resources, needing subsidies and an allocation system, with Germany fitting this criteria.
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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 2015 in “Zdravstvena zastita” Workplace stress can cause serious health problems, so managing it is essential.
November 2025 in “Journal of Laboratory Medicine” Chronic stress increased after lockdown, especially in young adults and females.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Stress causes hair loss by disrupting hair growth cycles, and combining medical and cosmetic treatments can help manage it.
August 2024 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” A new compound, HTPI, promotes hair growth by protecting cells from damage and regulating energy use.
Blocking the Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier causes stress in hair follicles, which can be reduced by an ISR inhibitor.
January 2024 in “GeroScience” Using radiation to make mice's hair turn gray helps study and find ways to prevent or reverse hair graying.
November 2023 in “Curēus” Higher stress levels are linked to more skin problems, especially in young women.
May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.
August 2022 in “Revista de la Universidad Industrial de Santander/Salud UIS” Stress-related hair loss was reversed with a special medication.
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January 2021 in “Medicine Science | International Medical Journal” Men with early hair loss may have higher health risks similar to women with PCOS.
108 citations
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July 2004 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress increases a factor in mice that leads to hair loss, and blocking this factor may prevent it.
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July 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.
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October 2020 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” Stress worsens symptoms and body changes in women with PCOS, especially during COVID-19.
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May 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Stress is likely causing hair loss in Formosan macaques.
269 citations
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May 2002 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Stress increases neurosteroids that help prevent seizures.
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February 2007 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Ovarian and stress hormones can change GABA A receptors through neurosteroids.