January 2021 in “The Ochsner journal” In this study, researchers found a significant association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder stimulant medications and alopecia universalis in children, although this finding was based on a small sample size.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” This case report describes an 8-year-old girl with ADHD who experienced reversible eyebrow alopecia after initiating atomoxetine treatment, with no further occurrences when the medication was reintroduced.
May 2026 in “Research Square” Children with alopecia areata often face more stress and depression, especially related to separation, which can affect their condition.
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September 2012 in “Human Brain Mapping” In this study, patients with seasonal affective disorder were found to have increased functional connectivity in certain brain networks and higher low-frequency fluctuations compared to healthy controls, which aligns with their attentional and psychomotor symptoms.
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February 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This chapter reviews the role of self in disorders related to the OCD spectrum, such as hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and reports no new findings.