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A Curvilinear Relationship Between Hair Loss, Mental Rotation, and Neuroticism: A Possible Influence of Sustained Dihydrotestosterone Production

research A Curvilinear Relationship Between Hair Loss, Mental Rotation, and Neuroticism: A Possible Influence of Sustained Dihydrotestosterone Production

4 citations, July 2001 in “Personality and Individual Differences”

Men with moderate hair loss had the best spatial thinking, and long-term DHT might affect cognition.

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 Hair Camouflage: A Comprehensive Review

15 citations, February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”

Hair camouflage offers various options for hair loss, helping reduce psychological impact.

research Mood Disorders and Quality of Life in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

42 citations, June 2015 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

Women with PCOS often have mood disorders and a lower quality of life, and treatment should focus on both physical and mental health.

research The Nocebo Effect: A Clinician's Guide

41 citations, October 2012 in “Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry”

Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.

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in Treatment 10 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical melatonin, caffeine, and adenosine have shown impressive results in increasing hair density by 55% in 8 weeks, according to a Medium article.

community What 3 months without fin& min does😔

in Progress Pictures 261 upvotes 1 month ago

Stopping minoxidil and finasteride for three months caused significant hair loss. The user resumed treatment with 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 0.6mg finasteride and plans to update on progress in three months.

community Post Finasteride Syndrome, A dangerous lie.

in Chat 142 upvotes 10 months ago

A user initially had side effects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.

community 1 year of finasteride, minoxidil (capsules) and rosemary oil. (Side note I also… lost weight, had a LOT of therapy for unresolved childhood trauma and started arresting my unhelpful thinking/ useless self hatred/ judging myself and others/ hair loss) 🥹

in Progress Pictures 1013 upvotes 11 months ago

The user shared a one-year progress of treating hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil capsules, and rosemary oil, and also improved mental health by addressing childhood trauma and changing negative thought patterns. Commenters congratulated the user on both hair regrowth and mental health progress, with one asking for advice on overcoming self-hatred and low confidence.

community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 73 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.