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research A mixed methods survey of social anxiety, anxiety, depression and wig use in alopecia

69 citations , April 2017 in “BMJ open”

This study found that people with alopecia who worry about not wearing a wig reported higher levels of depression, anxiety, and social anxiety, although wig use increased social confidence for many.

research Alopecia Areata and Its Association With Anxiety and Depression: A Case–Control Study in Patients Referred to Dermatology Clinics

January 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice”

This study found that individuals with alopecia areata have higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to healthy individuals, with longer disease duration linked to increased anxiety and severe severity predicting higher depression.

research Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis

May 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”

This meta-analysis found a significantly higher prevalence of depressive symptoms in women with PCOS compared to a control group, with 42.11% versus 13.62% according to the BDI assessment, highlighting the need for psychiatric evaluation and support for women with this syndrome.

research Evaluation of affective temperament and anxiety–depression levels of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

35 citations , July 2015 in “Journal of Affective Disorders”

This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have significantly higher scores for affective temperaments and anxiety and depression than healthy controls, suggesting risk for depressive and anxiety disorders.

research Prevalence of depression and anxiety in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and associated factors in a quaternary hospital in Thailand: a cross-sectional study

13 citations , November 2024 in “BMC Psychiatry”

This study found that women with PCOS have a high prevalence of depression and anxiety, with poor mental well-being linked to both conditions, suggesting the need for mental health screening in these patients.

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community Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk: compared to non-users, finasteride (Proscar/ Propecia) users have a markedly increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Over 30 years of observation, 19,320 suicides were expected.

494 upvotes 11 months ago

Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hair loss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.

community Sides from fin vs. depression from hair loss

17 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses the difficulty in distinguishing between side effects of finasteride (like brain fog and loss of libido) and depression caused by hair loss. Users share experiences of severe depression while on finasteride, leading some to stop the treatment despite anxiety over hair loss.

community Mental Health and Finasteride Questions

in General 162 upvotes 1 year ago

A 20-year-old with anxiety and depression is considering finasteride for hair loss but is worried about potential side effects. They decide to consult a doctor and consider starting with a low dose, while also exploring topical finasteride as a potentially safer option.

community Don't think I can go on like this anymore

120 upvotes 10 months ago

A 24-year-old is struggling with severe depression and anxiety due to hair loss, despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for two years. They are advised to consider shaving their head, exploring wigs or hair systems, and focusing on other aspects of life like health, relationships, and career.

community Topical Dutasteride (Switching from Oral) Proven results

23 upvotes 5 years ago

Switching from oral to topical dutasteride may reduce side effects like anxiety and depression while maintaining hair health. Combining it with minoxidil, Nizoral, and dermarolling could be effective for hair preservation.

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Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

Is finasteride safe? In one-year trials most men tolerated finasteride 1 mg, but its risks are not only sexual: US, UK and EU regulators warn of sexual dysfunction, depression and suicidal thoughts, and of sexual and mood symptoms that have continued after stopping, and men also report cognitive, anxiety and physical symptoms. How often lasting problems happen, and how much of that the drug causes, is not known; finasteride is prescription-only and must not be taken, or handled as crushed or broken tablets, by women who are or may be pregnant.
Finasteride Results Timeline: How Long It Takes to Work, Shedding Phases, and Expected Outcomes Trial data and community reports both put the first visible changes on finasteride at roughly 3 to 6 months, with the clearest results between 6 and 12 months; some people report an early increase in shedding, but how often this happens has not been measured. The benefit lasts only while the drug is taken, it is prescription-only, and its labels warn of sexual side effects that have continued after stopping in some men, of depression and suicidal thoughts, and of breast and semen changes; some former users also report anxiety and cognitive complaints (see "Is finasteride safe?").

learn Dutasteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

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