research Expert Opinion: Migraine, Psychiatric Comorbidities, and Treatment
People with migraines often have mental health conditions, and treatment should be personalized to address both issues safely.
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research Comorbidities in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.
research Psychocutaneous Diseases: A Review of Psychiatric Disorders with Skin Manifestations and Their Prevalence in Dermatological Settings
Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.
research Does Hair Loss Impact Mood, Self-Esteem, Body Image, and Quality of Life in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia?
Hair loss can affect mood, self-esteem, body image, and quality of life.
research Successful Treatment of Refractory Trichodynia With Onabotulinumtoxin-A
Onabotulinumtoxin-A effectively treated a painful scalp condition when other treatments failed.
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5 / 72 resultscommunity Common hair-loss drug consistently associated with higher rates of psychiatric harm
Finasteride and dutasteride can cause psychiatric side effects like depression and suicidal thoughts in some users, especially those with a history of mental health issues. While some users experience positive hair growth results, others face severe psychological effects, raising concerns about their safety and the need for careful monitoring.
community Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects
The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.
community I've been afflicted by post finasteride syndrome, what now?
A user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.
community My baldness started to destroy my life.
Hair loss caused insecurity and affected social life for a 21-year-old. Failed hair transplant led to mental breakdown and struggle with studies.
community 8 years fin/min, my long term results. 31m
A 31-year-old man successfully used oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth over eight years, experiencing minimal side effects like initial shedding and increased body hair. He credits these medications for preserving his hair despite a family history of baldness.