research Trichopathophobia: Fear of Hair-Related Diseases in High-Stress Environments
Fear of hair-related issues causes significant mental distress, especially in high-stress women.
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research How to Distinguish Medicalization from Over-Medicalization?
The article suggests using four questions to tell apart necessary medicalization from excessive medicalization, focusing on problem significance, social expectations, medical understanding, and effective resolution.
research Effect of Hairpieces on Perceived Quality of Life in Female Pattern Hair Loss Patients: Questionnaire Based Study
Hairpieces improve quality of life for women with hair loss.
research Common Dermatological Complaints and Their Psychosocial Impact: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study Among Undergraduates of an Outstation University of Sri Lanka.
Many students at Rajarata University in Sri Lanka experience skin issues like acne, causing significant stress and concern.
research Gender Surgery Beyond Chest and Genitals: Current Insurance Landscape
Most insurance companies do not cover extra gender-affirming surgeries, with coverage being low and inconsistent.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Guys who used fin and had to stop, what were your reasons?
Somitomere used finasteride for two years, experienced mental side effects, and stopped. They are now waiting for a new treatment like Breezula.
community Why I believe PFS is not a "real" condition (and what I believe it is instead)
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 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.
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 Just had this wild thought come into my head.
The conversation is about the debate over the existence of Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) and its symptoms, with some users skeptical about PFS and others discussing side effects like erectile dysfunction and gynecomastia from hair loss treatments like finasteride. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, viagra, and a joke about using a popsicle stick for erectile support.
community People who don’t experience MPB just have no idea what it’s like.
Hair loss affects self-esteem and mental health, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil commonly used. People feel misunderstood by those without hair loss and seek more empathy and better treatment options.