January 2026 in “IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences” In this cross-sectional study, researchers observed that acne vulgaris is highly prevalent among adults and found that inadequate sleep is significantly associated with more severe acne, while diet and stress showed no significant link. Additionally, acne negatively impacts psychosocial well-being, affecting individuals' social interactions.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that alopecia areata patients experience significant psychosocial issues, with a high prevalence of anxiety, depression, and impaired quality of life across symptoms, functioning, and emotions.
June 2026 in “Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study explored the relationship between menopause symptoms and hair cortisol concentrations among midlife Latinas, finding that vasomotor symptoms were associated with higher hair cortisol levels, suggesting a link warranting further investigation with larger sample sizes and multiple time points.
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December 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Many different biological, psychological, and social factors can cause sexual dysfunction in American women.
In this study, researchers found that psychosocial factors documented during hospitalization, such as emotional distress and social isolation, were significantly associated with posthospital telogen effluvium in patients with pressure ulcers, and developed a risk score to identify at-risk patients, although external validation is needed.