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May 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” According to this systematic review, children with alopecia areata experience significant psychosocial impacts, including anxiety, depression, and lower self-esteem, which are exacerbated by increased disease severity and affect quality of life, academic performance, and social interactions.
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March 2024 in “PubMed” This bibliometric analysis identified the top 100 most cited articles on alopecia areata from the past 50 years, highlighting key research trends, with treatment studies being the most common focus and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology as the most published journal.
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July 2018 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” This review discusses the occurrence of persistent sexual, physical, neurological, and psychiatric side effects known as post-finasteride syndrome after 5x-reductase inhibitor treatment, and emphasizes the importance of evaluating these risks for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia or androgenic alopecia.
July 2026 in “Quality in Sport” This review found that alopecia areata is driven by an inflammatory response and highlights the need for early, individualized treatment to address both hair loss and psychiatric comorbidities, although more research is needed for long-term management strategies.
March 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that while children's books on alopecia and trichotillomania exist, they often do not fully cover treatment guidelines set by the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Journal of Psychiatry, highlighting a need for more comprehensive resources to support affected children's well-being.