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research Evaluation of the Awareness, Beliefs, and Psychological Impact of Patients with Alopecia Areata in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia
Alopecia areata significantly impacts patients' mental health and quality of life.
research Psychological Impact of Alopecia
Alopecia can negatively affect a person's mental health.
research Psychological Impact of Hair Loss
Hair loss can significantly affect mental health.
research Psychological Impact and Awareness of Androgenetic Alopecia Among Filipino Male Patients Aged 18 to 65 Seen at the Outpatient Department of the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center, Department of Dermatology
Hair loss severity is linked to depression, not anxiety, in Filipino men, with older, less educated men with more hair loss at higher risk.
research Psychological Impact, Self-Perception, and Contributing Factors in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss can cause anxiety and depression, especially in young, single women, and early psychological support is important.
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5 / 278 resultscommunity Loosing your hair (young) feels like loosing your identity. Ain’t it right?
The emotional and psychological impact of hair loss in young people, how to cope with it, and potential treatments such as finasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, SMP, and hair transplants.
community The insanity of hair loss is blinding
The conversation revolves around the psychological impact of hair loss and various treatments. Participants discuss using Minoxidil (Min) and Finasteride (Fin), hair transplants, and therapy for mental health. Some also recommend immediate action at the first signs of hair loss and joining supportive communities.
community British tabloid dutasteride fear mongering
The conversation discusses the impact of hair loss treatments like dutasteride and finasteride, with some users expressing skepticism about media claims linking these drugs to severe side effects like suicidal ideation. Many participants criticize the media, particularly British tabloids, for fearmongering and emphasize the psychological impact of hair loss itself.
community 9 months on minoxidil and plannin use fin
A 19-year-old has been using minoxidil for 9 months to address hair loss but is hesitant to start finasteride due to potential side effects. They are seeking advice on whether to try finasteride and are concerned about the psychological impact of hair loss.
community 7 months of min 2x a day + .25mg fin 1x a day
User shared progress pictures after 7 months of using 0.25mg finasteride daily and 1ml minoxidil twice daily, reporting no side effects and being thrilled with the results. Other users discussed the effectiveness of lower doses and the psychological impact of potential side effects.