TLDR Most people worried about abnormal hair loss actually have psychological issues like depression or anxiety.
In a study of 50 patients concerned about pathological hair loss, 90% were found to have psychological disorders, with 33 suffering from depression, 29 from anxiety, 32 from OCD, and 19 from OCPD. Many had multiple disorders, with 21 having three and 14 having two. Only 10 had a single disorder, while 5 showed no psychological issues. The study highlighted that individuals preoccupied with hair loss, who have normal hair growth, may suffer from hair loss dysmorphic disorder and related psychopathologies, necessitating proper diagnosis and treatment.
January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.
2 citations,
December 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document suggests a new way to categorize skin and mind disorders into two main groups to reduce confusion.
11 citations,
February 2003 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.
1 citations,
October 2016 in “Iranian journal of psychiatry and behavioral sciences” Sertraline, an antidepressant, may rarely cause hair loss.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
