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August 2014 in “Cell metabolism” Turning white fat into brown-like fat could help fight obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nannochloropsis salina fermented oil may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing oxidative stress.
May 2023 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” The internet has accurate information on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, but it's not high quality or easy to read, so we need better, user-friendly resources.
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August 2023 in “Marine drugs” Collagen from tilapia scales may improve hair and skin health by reducing stress and inflammation and encouraging hair growth.
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August 2022 in “Molecules” Prunus mira kernels contain components that can promote hair growth in mice.
November 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The FAW-FS algorithm improves depression recognition, and psychological interventions help AGA patients' mental health.
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October 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss affects women's mental health more than men's, causing anxiety, low self-esteem, and social insecurity.
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July 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” People with androgenetic alopecia have more personality disorders and mental health symptoms; treatment may help.
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August 2005 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” Women with androgenetic alopecia experience worse physical well-being and quality of life, but similar mental health compared to those without it.
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August 2018 in “Medicine” Hair loss in Chinese college students leads to various psychological issues, so treatment should address both hair loss and mental health.
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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.
January 2024 in “JEADV clinical practice” Patients were highly satisfied with shared medical appointments for hair loss treatment.
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January 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman's chronic headaches and hair loss were cured by treating her syphilis.
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August 2005 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease with genetic links, treatable with certain medications, and can affect mental health.
February 2023 in “Cureus” Male pattern baldness in medical students is linked to higher depression, loneliness, and internet addiction.
February 2024 in “International neuropsychiatric disease journal” Alopecia areata severely impacts quality of life, mental health, and work productivity.
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May 2019 in “JAMA dermatology” People with alopecia areata have similar overall death rates as others but higher risks of death from self-harm, psychiatric issues, and lung cancer in certain cases.
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October 1999 in “Journal of women's health and gender-based medicine” Hair loss greatly affects women's mental health and appearance satisfaction.
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