January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Micropigmentation is a cosmetic tattooing technique for hiding skin issues and creating permanent makeup, but it can have side effects.
Male pattern baldness can cause serious emotional and social issues.
January 1999 in “대한피부과학회지” Stress management is important for hair loss conditions like alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.
August 2025 in “Annals of Indian Psychiatry” Hair loss can affect mood, self-esteem, body image, and quality of life.
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January 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Women with scarring alopecia have a lower quality of life and more anxiety and depression than those with non-scarring alopecia.
March 2025 in “The FASEB Journal” Intense stress stops hair growth by halting hair follicle stem cell activity.
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September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A woman developed vitiligo from repeated eyebrow microblading.
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October 1984 in “Clinics in dermatology” People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cancer Research” Many Instagram posts about breast cancer symptoms are misleading and not created by healthcare professionals.
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April 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Special and immunohistochemical stains are not routinely needed for diagnosing hair disorders.
May 2020 in “Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association” Hair loss severity is linked to depression, not anxiety, in Filipino men, with older, less educated men with more hair loss at higher risk.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Social isolation makes rats more sensitive to alcohol's effects on the brain.
September 2022 in “Curēus” The removed ovarian tumor was a rare type of blood vessel tumor that improved the patient's symptoms and hormone levels after surgery.
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June 2005 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Men with hair loss may have lower self-esteem and could benefit from treatment and psychological support.
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January 2016 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Substance abuse can cause various skin problems, including marks from injections, sores, premature aging, and increased cancer risk.
July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Seeing trauma causes fear in mice by lowering their natural fear-reducing hormones.
Social Botox and societal beauty standards negatively impact adolescent self-image, influenced by social media and cultural pressures.
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December 2023 in “Skin Health and Disease” Vitiligo causes significant emotional stress in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with limited treatment options available.
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February 1990 in “Journal of Applied Social Psychology” Bald men are often viewed more negatively and as older than they really are.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Post-Exposure Syndromes are persistent conditions caused by past exposures, needing unique interventions.
August 2025 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” Gender-diverse people face more depression and anxiety, partly due to stress and lower cortisol levels.
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January 2019 in “Breast care” Preventive measures and effective management are crucial for reducing skin side effects in cancer treatment.
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June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Alopecia may lower the risk of substance use disorder.
April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Social media doesn't significantly influence treatment choices for hair loss, but better education on options is needed.
December 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Vitiligo often starts young, is linked to family history and stress, and requires comprehensive care including psychological support.
September 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Combining TRA and latanoprost is most effective for treating localized alopecia areata.
December 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” Adults and adolescents with severe alopecia areata are willing to take significant health risks for a better chance of hair regrowth.
October 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Methotrexate and azathioprine can help treat alopecia areata.
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February 1980 in “BMJ. British medical journal” Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.
April 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology for Physician Assistants” Vitiligo and alopecia should be covered by Medicaid and TRICARE as medical, not cosmetic, conditions.