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research Comorbidities in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

100 citations, July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

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 Psychosomatic Aspects of Alopecia Areata

20 citations, August 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

The conclusion is that understanding and addressing the psychological effects of alopecia areata is important for effective treatment.

research 10-Year-Old Female with an Irregularly Shaped Patch of Hair Loss

January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology”

The girl's hair loss is due to trichotillomania, which may improve with behavioral therapy or a combination of treatments.

research Psychodermatology: The Intersection of Dermatology and Psychiatry

25 citations, January 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine”

Many skin patients also have mental health issues, and doctors should treat both together.

research Trichotillomania: A Review of Diagnosis and Treatment

83 citations, January 2001 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”

Clomipramine may significantly reduce hair-pulling in Trichotillomania, but more research is needed on treatments and early onset cases.

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community I've been afflicted by post finasteride syndrome, what now?

konkdonk101 in Finasteride 42 upvotes 6 years ago

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 Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects

nottimber in Finasteride 80 upvotes 5 years ago

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 My baldness started to destroy my life.

Zagak in Chat 6 upvotes 2 years ago

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 1 year of regular fin after years of anxiety

GreatCanuck in Update 94 upvotes 1 year ago

User GreatCanuck experienced hair regrowth after using finasteride for a year, reducing anxiety about hair loss. Others in the conversation shared similar positive experiences and discussed family members using the treatment.

community I'm starting topical fin/min 3x week tomorrow. My anxiety levels are through the roof.

Any-Hope2601 in Treatment 14 upvotes 9 months ago

A user is starting topical finasteride and minoxidil 3 times a week for hair loss and is experiencing high anxiety about the treatment's effectiveness and potential side effects. They are also taking vitamin D3 daily and are concerned about the application method and possible shedding.

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