October 2024 in “World Journal of Psychiatry” Stress worsens hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss greatly affects women's quality of life, causing mild depression and anxiety, and increases medical expenses.
Some medications, including retinoids, antifungals, and psychotropic drugs, can cause reversible hair loss if stopped or doses are reduced.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss may experience more stress, anxiety, and depression, and have lower levels of BDNF, which could predict the psychological impact.
3 citations,
July 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata by affecting immune responses and cell death in hair follicles.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “Life” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, which is commonly reversible with treatment.
3 citations,
May 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain drugs can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to hair regrowth.
January 2023 in “Dermatology” Ageing and increased senescent cells significantly contribute to common hair loss.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “Functional foods in health and disease/Journal of functional foods in health & disease” Taking a probiotic supplement twice a day improved hair growth, skin hydration, and metabolic health in adults at risk of metabolic syndrome.
20 citations,
February 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata have a higher risk of depression and anxiety, and often face unemployment and work absences.
5 citations,
November 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss can cause stress and mental health issues, so treatments should address both the physical and psychological aspects, involving a team of dermatologists, psychologists, and hair specialists.
7 citations,
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair loss patients need psychological counseling to cope better.
102 citations,
July 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.
134 citations,
July 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” Hair follicles are normally protected from the immune system, but when this protection fails, it can cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
31 citations,
May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Quarantine stress likely worsened hair loss in women, but video consultations helped manage their condition and reduce anxiety.
37 citations,
January 2019 in “JAMA Dermatology” People with Major Depressive Disorder have a higher chance of getting Alopecia Areata, and vice versa; antidepressants may lower this risk.
29 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Personality traits and anxiety affect hair loss patients' quality of life.
8 citations,
November 2017 in “PubMed” New research suggests treating hair loss should focus on common inflammation rather than individual molecules.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “Case reports in psychiatry” Sertraline can cause hair loss, which stops after stopping the drug.
122 citations,
November 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Male pattern baldness involves hormones and cell signals affecting hair growth.
125 citations,
September 2001 in “The FASEB Journal” Stress can cause hair loss by negatively affecting hair follicles and this effect might be reversed with specific treatments.
38 citations,
September 1996 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry” Hair loss from mood stabilizers is common but can be managed without stopping the medication.
192 citations,
June 1992 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in men.
