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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