Understanding the Association Between Mental Health and Hair Loss

    May 2025 in “ Cureus ”
    Mauri Malta, German Corso
    Studysummary In this literature review, it was reported that mental health disorders may both contribute to and be exacerbated by various types of hair loss, and an interdisciplinary treatment model is recommended for effective diagnosis and patient care.
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