research Hair Loss Dysmorphic Disorder – a Frequently Encountered and Often Neglected Disorder
In this study, 90% of patients preoccupied with hair loss were found to have underlying affective disorders like depression, anxiety, OCD, or OCPD.
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research The presence of trichodynia in patients with telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia
This study found that trichodynia is common among patients with telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia, and it often coexists with psychological issues like depression and anxiety.
research P.6.028 Transnosography of impulsiveness:A comparison among different psychiatric disorders
This article reviews studies on younger men using finasteride for hair loss, finding persistent sexual and nonsexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and depression, and reports lower neurosteroid levels in affected individuals.
research Personality Disorders and Psychopathologic Symptoms in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia
This study found that the prevalence of personality disorders in individuals with androgenetic alopecia was significantly higher than in the general population, irrespective of gender.
research Obsessive-compulsive disorder in dermatology
This review discusses OCD spectrum disorders with dermatological symptoms, emphasizing their clinical features, neurobiology, and treatment options, while noting the need for more controlled studies.
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5 / 198 resultscommunity How has hairloss/balding affected your anxiety or OCD, and how do you cope with it?
Hair loss causes anxiety and obsessive thoughts, but treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and hair transplants help manage these feelings. Confidence, personality, and maintaining physical health are also important for coping and improving self-image.
community My personal thoughts on DHT. belive it or not
The conversation discusses a personal theory on the role of DHT in stress and reproduction, suggesting it converts testosterone for reproductive traits. The discussion includes skepticism and mentions individual differences in physiology and neurochemistry.
community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
community Fin/Dut + Min or Shave it off and get used to being bald, Hair System is a non-option.
Hair systems can be effective but may cause anxiety and maintenance issues, while some prefer medications like finasteride and minoxidil despite potential side effects. Ultimately, personal confidence and character are more important than hair appearance.
community Finasteride won’t make all your problems go away
A user shared that while finasteride improved their hair, it didn't solve all their insecurities, suggesting that self-acceptance is key. Others in the conversation expressed varying opinions, with some feeling that finasteride significantly boosted their confidence and quality of life, while others acknowledged it as a solution to hair loss but not a cure-all for other personal issues.
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