February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review reports that alopecia, particularly alopecia areata, significantly impacts mental health and quality of life through stress and immune mechanisms, with treatments like Janus kinase inhibitors showing promise for improving both hair regrowth and psychological well-being.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review found significant psychosocial impacts of alopecia, noting that those with alopecia, particularly alopecia areata, experience higher rates of depression and anxiety. The review also highlighted new treatments like Janus kinase inhibitors that improve both hair regrowth and quality of life.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This presentation reviews recent discoveries about signaling mechanisms in hair follicles and their potential influence on hair cycle control and melanogenesis, without presenting new experimental results.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This theoretical review analyzes how stress affects hair loss through hormonal and neural pathways, indicating that knowledgeable hairdressers could help in early detection and guide clients toward medical interventions, highlighting a potential collaboration between aesthetic care and medical treatment for stress-induced alopecia.
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March 2018 in “Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society” This review examines the adaptive value and mechanisms of seasonal coat colour moulting in birds and mammals, highlighting the challenge of camouflage mismatch and the necessity for evolutionary adaptation under climate change.