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GlossaryMental Health Issues (Mental Disorders)

conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior

Mental Health Issues, also known as Mental Disorders or Psychiatric Disorders, refer to a wide range of conditions that affect a person's mood, thinking, and behavior. These can include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors. Mental health issues can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life, and they often require a combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes for effective management.

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research Research on Mental Stress Recognition of Depressive Disorders in Patients with Androgenic Alopecia Based on Machine Learning and Fuzzy K-Means Clustering

November 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics”

The FAW-FS algorithm improves depression recognition, and psychological interventions help AGA patients' mental health.

research Hair Cortisol Concentrations in Mental Disorders: A Systematic Review

50 citations, February 2021 in “Physiology & behavior”

People with depression often have higher hair cortisol levels, while those with PTSD tend to have lower levels, but more research is needed to understand this fully.

research Dose-Dependent Valproate-Induced Alopecia in Patients with Mental Disorders

9 citations, January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology/The Indian journal of pharmacology”

Higher doses of the medication valproate can cause hair loss, which may stop when the dose is lowered or the medication is stopped.

research Personality Disorders and Psychopathologic Symptoms in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia

43 citations, July 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology”

People with androgenetic alopecia have more personality disorders and mental health symptoms; treatment may help.

research Familial 1q22 Microduplication Associated With Psychiatric Disorders, Intellectual Disability, and Late-Onset Autoimmune Inflammatory Response

5 citations, December 2014 in “Molecular cytogenetics”

A specific genetic change is linked to mental disorders, intellectual disability, and possibly autoimmune disease in a family.

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community Why I believe PFS is not a "real" condition (and what I believe it is instead)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 14 upvotes 2 years ago

The post argues that Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is likely not real and suggests symptoms may be due to mental health issues or the nocebo effect. The conversation includes personal experiences with finasteride, highlighting both positive and negative effects, and emphasizes consulting doctors and using reliable sources for medication.

community Finasteride and Its Effects on Cognition: Where's the Science?

in Research/Science 26 upvotes 4 years ago

The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including low-dose minoxidil, finasteride, and essential oils, and expressed concerns about the cognitive side effects of finasteride. They are seeking more information on how finasteride may affect cognition and are considering whether to continue or stop the treatment.

community Shouldn’t it be impossible for dutasteride to make hair loss worse?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 39 upvotes 4 months ago

Dutasteride is unlikely to worsen hair loss; shedding is often temporary. Other factors like inconsistent use, placebo effect, or additional treatments may influence perceived results.

community 8-months progress: dermarolling + supplements

in Progress Pictures 258 upvotes 7 months ago

A user shared an 8-month hair loss treatment progress using daily saw palmetto and biotin capsules, weekly dermarolling, and a scalp lotion mix of castor, jojoba, and rosemary oils, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and cost. The user reported encouraging progress with slight hairline improvement and better crown area, attributing most success to dermarolling.

community Female, 27 years old, shedding/ balding despite being on what is considered to be a effective treatment plan for AGA. Considering Dut (oral) . Please help.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 27 upvotes 2 months ago

A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.

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