Hair Loss Ruins Your Mind: 10x rate of BDD. PF S is not real Research/Science 2/6/2026
Hair loss is linked to a higher rate of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), OCD, and depression. Finasteride and dutasteride are not linked to increased suicidal risk, though some users report mental health side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Hair Loss Causes Depression. Not Finasteride.
Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or mood disorders; hair loss itself may be a more significant factor. Some users experience side effects from Finasteride, but it is generally well-tolerated.
community Giving up on ever feeling comfortable in my body
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.
community When I was in my 20s, skinny and with long hair, one of my biggest fear was being fat and bald in my 40s. Now that it’s come to pass, I’ve found there are better things to worry about. I started shaving my head in 05 when I was 32 and I can sum it all up in one word: Liberating.
Accepting hair loss, with solutions discussed including Minoxidil and Finasteride treatments, shaving the head as a liberating experience, and using beards to make up for lack of hair.
community Hairloss is mentally exhausting
The conversation is about the mental toll of hair loss and seeking alternatives to finasteride. Suggestions include using minoxidil, considering pumpkin seed oil, and possibly seeking counseling for body dysmorphic disorder.
community Suffer so bad I want it to end
A 23-year-old is distressed about hair loss despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil and is considering a hair transplant in Turkey. Many suggest therapy, hair systems, or acceptance, emphasizing mental health over appearance.
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