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January 2017 in “Digital Commons - University of South Florida (University of South Florida)” Hair loss from chemotherapy causes significant distress and affects social roles for ovarian and uterine cancer patients.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” COVID-19-positive patients with prosthetic speech implants face increased risks and need special care.
Hair can naturally regain color after greying, and this change may be linked to stress levels.
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.
February 2024 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Higher prenatal anxiety is linked to lower cortisol levels in newborns' hair.
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February 2021 in “BMJ case reports” Anabolic steroid users may face higher risk of severe COVID-19.
January 2012 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” The document concludes that transsexual individuals often experience improved quality of life after transitioning, despite higher risks of psychiatric issues and mortality.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Poor sleep during the pandemic may increase stress and worsen hair loss conditions.
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January 2019 in “Xin li xue jin zhan” October 2015 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Alopecia significantly harms emotional and social well-being.
October 2018 in “Emergency medicine news” A 65-year-old man with sudden abdominal pain and seizures was diagnosed with a rare, non-traumatic splenic rupture and treated without surgery.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Stress can cause temporary hair loss, which usually gets better after the stress is gone.
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January 2022 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” Lifestyle changes during the early COVID-19 outbreak led to more cases of acne and other skin conditions, but fewer cases of rosacea and skin infections.
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India”
The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.
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May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine” Women with PCOS often experience anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life.
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 and related stress may increase hair loss known as Telogen effluvium.
August 2025 in “Psychiatry Neurology and Medical Psychology” Mental health issues affect adaptation in alopecia patients more than the cause of hair loss.
June 2017 in “University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy (University of Minnesota)” Alopecia areata in young women affects self-esteem and social life, highlighting the need for support and therapy.
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January 1981 Tight traditional hairstyles can cause hair loss.
December 2025 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University” Alopecia areata affects life quality differently based on its severity.
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February 2021 in “Comprehensive psychiatry” People with trichotillomania or skin picking disorder generally sleep worse than those without these conditions.
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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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May 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes significant stigma and emotional distress, with many affected individuals not receiving adequate support or treatment.
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January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Diffuse lichen planopilaris greatly reduces quality of life.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Fungal skin infections significantly lower patients' quality of life.
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January 2001 in “Humana Press eBooks” Pseudo-Cushing's symptoms disappear once the underlying issue is resolved.