Effects of Stress and Hormonal Dysfunctions on Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic: A Literature Review

    October 2025 in “ Scientia Generalis ”
    Thaianny dos Reis Gomes, Cristina Barbosa Soares Fernandes
    Studysummary In this narrative review, the authors observed that prolonged stress, by increasing cortisol and affecting androgenic hormones, can harm hair follicles, leading to inflammation and worsening of alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.
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