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    Glossary Psychosomatic Medicine

    explores how mental factors affect physical health and vice versa

    Psychosomatic Medicine is a field of medical practice that explores the connection between the mind (psyche) and body (soma) in the context of health and disease. It focuses on how psychological factors, such as stress and emotions, can influence physical symptoms and conditions, and vice versa. This approach often involves integrated treatment plans that address both mental and physical aspects of a patient's health.

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      research Role of individualised homoeopathic medicine in Alopecia areata: A case study

      August 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences”
      In this case report, researchers described using individualized homeopathic treatment with Phosphorus 1M over 18 months for a 7-year-old girl with alopecia areata, resulting in nearly 90% hair regrowth and improvements in associated symptoms like constipation and allergic rhinitis.

      research Chronic stress as a trigger for telogen effluvium: a psychophysiological aspect in the practice of a trichologist

      January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
      In this study, the authors explored the multifaceted connection between stress and stress-induced telogen effluvium, emphasizing how elevated cortisol levels and impaired microcirculation contribute to hair loss, along with potential interventions, including both medicinal and non-medicinal strategies like relaxation techniques and gentle care rituals.

      research Chronic stress as a trigger for telogen effluvium: a psychophysiological aspect in the practice of a trichologist

      January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
      The study discusses how stress can lead to telogen effluvium, a form of hair loss, by triggering hormonal imbalances and affecting microcirculation and hair follicle homeostasis. It highlights both medicinal and non-medicinal interventions, such as relaxation techniques and gentle care rituals, as potential treatment strategies.

      research Anatomical view of administration route of Murdha Taila

      August 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences”
      This review explores the effectiveness of Murdha Tailam methods, particularly in Panchakarma treatments, for illnesses related to the head and neck, highlighting the advantage of scalp drug absorption due to anatomical features that facilitate treatment outcomes.

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      community How is dht not beneficial to you?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  111 upvotes 7 months ago
      DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hair loss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.

      community The general population is so severely undereducated on finasteride

       278 upvotes 3 months ago
      Finasteride is often mischaracterized, leading to fear and misinformation about its side effects, while many users report manageable or temporary side effects. Dutasteride and minoxidil are also used for hair loss, but finasteride remains the most discussed due to its hormonal effects and the social stigma surrounding its use.

      community Huge anxiety after taking finasteride

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experiences severe anxiety and physical symptoms after taking finasteride and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments since dutasteride is unavailable. They suspect an allergic reaction to finasteride and have stopped using it.

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