November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Androgenetic alopecia negatively impacts mental health, suggesting a need for psychological support in treatment.
March 2025 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Hair proteomics could be a promising non-invasive way to identify stress-related disorders.
August 2024 in “Archives of Women s Mental Health” Women with PCOS have more depression and stress due to high androgen levels, not obesity or insulin resistance.
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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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November 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss can cause stress and mental health issues, so treatments should address both the physical and psychological aspects, involving a team of dermatologists, psychologists, and hair specialists.
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January 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum” Aesthetic surgery can worsen depression and anxiety, especially in those with existing mood issues.
May 2023 in “Dermatology online journal” Kids with vitiligo, psoriasis, or alopecia areata are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and social challenges.
Chronic hair diseases can severely impact mental health and self-confidence.
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June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The SAAD-41 scale effectively measures the psychosocial impact of alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Stressful life events may trigger alopecia areata.
May 2026 in “Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry” Hair biomarkers can help assess chronic stress in women's reproductive health but need standardized methods and regional studies.
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January 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” Hirsutism greatly affects mental health and quality of life, especially in young women.
March 2025 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Hair cortisol can measure chronic stress but has inconsistent results.
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January 2011 in “Neuropharmacology” Isolation stress in rats reduces brain enzyme levels, affecting dopamine function.
July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mindfulness reduces anxiety and depression in skin disease patients; dermatologists and psychiatrists often lack confidence in treating psychodermatological conditions.
June 2021 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” The study found no link between hair loss, stress, and smoking among men in Lahore.
January 2020 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” Stress may contribute to the development of hypothyroidism, and both modern and Ayurvedic treatments can manage the condition.
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November 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Personality traits and anxiety affect hair loss patients' quality of life.
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August 2021 in “Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira” The COVID-19 pandemic has increased hair loss and psychological distress in women.
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May 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Skin symptoms can be a sign of COVID-19 and may worsen with stress.
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January 2013 in “Journal of S C C J” Scalp massage reduces stress, increases relaxation, and improves blood circulation.
August 2018 in “Brock University Digital Repository (Brock University)” Adolescent male rats release more stress hormones than adults, and testosterone affects them differently.
October 2025 in “Scientia Generalis” Stress and hormonal imbalances worsen hair loss conditions.
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May 2014 in “Conservation Physiology” Grizzly and black bears have different stress and hormone responses to salmon availability, influenced by nutrition and social competition.
September 2025 in “Middle East Current Psychiatry” Caregivers of chronic skin disease patients face significant burdens that harm their quality of life.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” Students moving from elementary to middle school often feel anxious and unmotivated, needing psychological support to adapt better.
August 2014 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Scalp psoriasis in China mostly affects young adults, worsens with stress, and significantly impacts quality of life.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” There's no consensus on personal sovereignty in cyberspace, and research on its psychological factors is scarce.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Neurosteroids are crucial for stress response, and targeting specific receptors may help treat certain disorders.