This review examines the psychological effects of chronic hair diseases and reports no new findings, highlighting the impact on self-confidence, coping skills, and associated psychiatric conditions.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of Medicine” This study found that nail and hair changes were predominantly observed in patients with stage 5D chronic kidney disease, with the most common changes being half and half nails and sparse scalp hair.
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September 2004 in “PubMed” This review examines the psychological effects of chronic hair diseases, noting significant impacts on self-confidence and quality of life, particularly in women with androgenetic alopecia and patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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July 2019 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” In this study, gene expression analysis of plucked hair follicles from scalp lesions was sufficient to differentiate chronic discoid lupus erythematosus from psoriasis and healthy controls, suggesting a non-invasive diagnostic potential.
January 2024 in “Aging medicine” This report presents a case of a CKD patient who, after contracting COVID-19, experienced a rapid decline in kidney function, hair loss, and spontaneous wart remission, highlighting a need for further investigation into these unexpected outcomes.