November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study developed a questionnaire based on Andersen’s behavioral model to explore psychological well-being and mental health help-seeking behaviors among alopecia areata patients from underserved communities, aiming to better understand factors influencing their mental healthcare utilization.
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September 2016 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study found that 7.9% of dermatological outpatients at a German hospital had clinically relevant body dysmorphic concerns, highlighting the need for psychotherapeutic support due to poor social adaptation and high motivation for change.
July 2024 in “Occupational Medicine” This study found that among Japanese full-time employees, cortisol levels in hair were negatively associated with aversive coping and emotional support-seeking tendencies, while dehydroepiandrosterone levels were linked to job confidence.
October 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This source outlines the WHO's framework for meaningful engagement of individuals with lived experience of noncommunicable diseases and dermatological conditions, emphasizing eliminating stigma, promoting inclusion, and redistributing power to improve health policies and support systems.
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January 2018 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing and managing polycystic ovary syndrome and highlights the need for an integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare model tailored to the diverse needs of women with PCOS; it reports no new clinical findings.
