11 citations
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March 2019 in “EMBO molecular medicine” This paper reviews the role of endoplasmic reticulum stress and the unfolded protein response in Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome-related atherosclerosis, especially in vascular smooth muscle cells, but reports no clinical findings; intervention in these pathways is suggested as a potential therapeutic strategy.
73 citations
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January 2013 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” This review examines current research on antioxidants in autoimmune skin diseases like alopecia areata and vitiligo, concluding with suggestions for future studies and treatment possibilities without reporting new clinical results.
30 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that serine 44 in the N-terminal head domain of keratin 17 is phosphorylated in response to various stimuli affecting skin keratinocyte growth, linking K17 up-regulation with growth and stress responses in skin epithelium.
16 citations
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December 2012 in “The Clinical Journal of Pain” This study found that trichodynia is associated with both peripheral and central sensitization, potentially linked to hair cycle abnormalities and chronic pain through proinflammatory agents.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that specific polymorphisms in the VDR gene, Taq1, and Cdx1, were significantly associated with increased risk of chronic telogen effluvium in women.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study of female patients with chronic telogen effluvium, 86% had low serum ferritin levels despite only 32% having anemia, suggesting a potential link between low iron stores and this type of hair loss.
This study found that oxidative stress markers, specifically MDA and H2O2, along with decreased SOD activity, may play a key role in the development of diffuse hair loss in the studied population.
June 2024 in “Al- Anbar Medical Journal” This review discusses the mechanisms, causes, and treatment options for telogen effluvium, noting acute cases often resolve by addressing causative factors, while chronic forms remain challenging to treat; recent causes include post-hair transplantation, vitamin D deficiency, and COVID-19.
May 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” This study found that people with chronic telogen effluvium had lower hair and serum iron levels and higher serum copper levels compared to healthy controls.
17 citations
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June 2016 in “Croatian Medical Journal” In this study, vitiligo and alopecia areata were more common among patients with chronic graft-vs-host disease than previously reported, linked to higher NIH skin scores and greater immunosuppressive treatment.
January 2017 in “Dermatology Review” This article discusses skin lesions in chronic graft-versus-host disease and highlights the importance of coordinated care between haematologists and dermatologists for effective management; it presents no new clinical results.
162 citations
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August 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that stress negatively affects hair growth by inducing inflammation and early hair cycle transitions in mice, which might inform strategies for managing stress-related hair loss in humans.
127 citations
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December 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study provides evidence that psychoemotional stress inhibits hair growth in mice by affecting the brain-hair follicle axis, with specific neuropeptides and treatments modulating this effect.
125 citations
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September 2001 in “The FASEB Journal” This study demonstrated that stress inhibited hair growth in mice, likely through substance P-dependent activation of immune cells, highlighting a brain-hair follicle connection.
85 citations
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August 2018 in “Psychological Medicine” This study reported that women with PCOS had higher levels of depression, anxiety, and perceived stress compared to those without PCOS, with stress potentially mediating these associations.
37 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses how acute exposures to environmental and internal stressors can quickly alter skin functions, leading to various dermatological symptoms, and calls for more research on these short-term effects.
34 citations
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August 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses how the brain can influence skin biology, suggesting a link between psychological factors and skin health, but it reports no new scientific findings.
31 citations
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April 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that foot shock stress prolonged the telogen stage and delayed anagen induction in the hair cycle of non-depilated mice, potentially through stress-induced actions of substance P.
7 citations
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October 2020 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” This study found that stress plays a significant role in altering phenotypic features and body composition among PCOS patients, potentially worsening due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of affective disorders” This study suggests that hair cortisol and cortisone may moderate the relationship between work stress and depressive symptoms in Chinese fishermen, although their mechanisms differ.
January 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This article reviews stress and anxiety, noting that stress can be a normal response to life pressures but can also lead to health issues; it emphasizes that, in addition to modern management, mindfulness meditation may reduce stress and improve well-being.
November 2023 in “Curēus” This study in Saudi Arabia found that psychological stress was strongly linked to skin symptoms, with conditions like psoriasis, eczema, acne, rash, and baldness showing significant associations, highlighting the importance of considering stress levels when diagnosing skin issues.
August 2022 in “Revista de la Universidad Industrial de Santander/Salud UIS” This case report details a 37-year-old woman with alopecia areata who experienced significant hair regrowth after psychological stress-triggered hair loss, following treatment with topical corticosteroids and tofacitinib.
30 citations
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July 2017 in “BioEssays” This review discusses the potential benefits of activating NRF2 for treating hair follicle disorders linked to oxidative stress and reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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May 2015 in “Addiction Biology” This study found that early life stress significantly affects hedonic sensitivity to high-palatable food by altering gonadal hormones in prenatally-stressed male and female rats, with sex-dependent changes in reward-related behaviors and neurochemistry.
14 citations
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March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS phenotype and oxidative stress markers were significantly related to free androgen index levels, but insulin resistance was not.
August 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study highlights that stress and coping styles significantly influence the symptom severity of Indian women with PCOS, emphasizing a need for culturally appropriate interventions to improve quality of life.
234 citations
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December 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors concluded that chronic telogen effluvium in middle-aged women presents distinct clinical and histological features that differ from androgenetic alopecia and acute telogen effluvium.
126 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses the potential role of oxidative stress in hair graying and age-related alopecia, emphasizing the need for new strategies to counteract these effects, but reports no new results.
70 citations
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review provides an overview of current research on AD-MSCs, PRP, and biomaterials, highlighting their safety and efficacy in treating soft tissue defects and chronic wounds without major side effects.