research Psychosocial Aspects of Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss can cause significant social and emotional issues, especially for women and young men.
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research Neurosteroids, Neuroactive Steroids, and Symptoms of Affective Disorders
Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.
research Psychological Interventions for the Quality of Life of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Scoping Review of Clinical Trials
Psychological interventions can improve the quality of life for women with PCOS.
research Holistic View of Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
A holistic treatment approach, including yoga, diet, exercise, and mindfulness, can effectively manage PCOS symptoms.
research Prostatic Irradiation-Induced Sexual Dysfunction: A Review and Multidisciplinary Guide to Management in the Radical Radiotherapy Era (Part III on Psychosexual Therapy and the Masculine Self-Esteem)
Prostate cancer patients need early psychological and sexual support during radiotherapy to improve their quality of life.
research An Unusual Case of Trichotillomania and Trichophagia Associated with Authentic Hair Extension in a Young African-American Female Adult
A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
research Losing Hair, Losing Points? The Effects of Male Pattern Baldness on Social Impression Formation
Bald men are often viewed more negatively and as older than they really are.
research Beneficial Effects of Zinc on Reducing Severity of Depression
Zinc helps reduce the severity of depression.
research Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Causal Illness Attribution Scale in Chinese Patients with Multiple Somatic Symptoms
The two-factor model fits better for Chinese patients' understanding of illness causes than the original four-factor model.
research Hirsutism: A Psychological Analysis
Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
research Cue Masking and Cultural Signals: Testing Context-Specific Preferences for Balding Leaders
Baldness and shaved heads change how traits are seen but don't really affect leader preferences.
research Gradually or Immediately? The Effects of Ad Type and Fresh Start Mindset on Health Persuasion
Ads showing gradual change work better for people less focused on new beginnings, while ads showing immediate change work better for those highly motivated by fresh starts.
research Perfectionism and Baldness Distress in Men
Men who are perfectionists feel more upset about baldness, partly due to aging anxiety.
research Young Men's Coping with Androgenetic Alopecia: Acceptance Counts When Hair Gets Thinner
Acceptance reduces hair loss distress and medical consultations; coping mechanisms increase them.
research The Psychosocial Consequences of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Research Literature
Hair loss affects self-esteem and quality of life; treatments can help.
research Finasteride Blocks the Reduction in Ictal Activity Produced by Exogenous Estrous Cyclicity
research Effects of Non-Contingent Cocaine on 3alpha-Androstanediol: Disruption of Male Sexual Behavior
Cocaine impairs male sexual behavior and alters testosterone metabolism in the brain.
research Quality of Life in Young Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Mixed Methods Study
Hair loss lowers young men's self-esteem, increasing social anxiety and affecting daily life.
research Materialism, Transformation Expectations, and Spending: Implications for Credit Use
People who are more materialistic often expect life changes from buying things, leading to more debt and credit misuse.
research Do Men's Faces Really Signal Heritable Immunocompetence?
Masculine facial features may not reliably indicate heritable health, and more research is needed.
research Neurosteroidogenesis Today: Novel Targets for Neuroactive Steroid Synthesis and Action and Their Relevance for Translational Research
New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.
research A Mixed Methods Survey of Social Anxiety, Anxiety, Depression, and Wig Use in Alopecia
Many people with alopecia experience high levels of social anxiety, anxiety, and depression, and while wigs can boost confidence, they may also cause anxiety.
research Surgical Approach to Adolescent Obesity
Bariatric surgery may help severely obese teenagers but has risks and requires careful patient selection and long-term care.
research The Steroidogenesis Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces the Response to Both Stressful and Rewarding Stimuli
Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.
research Neuropsychological Assessment in Elderly Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treated with Dutasteride
Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.
research Methodology and Challenges to Recruitment to a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Oral DHEA in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers had trouble finding enough participants for a trial on DHEA's effects on postmenopausal women's sexual desire.
research Safety Profile of Finasteride: Distribution of Adverse Effects According to Structural and Informational Dichotomies of the Mind/Brain
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction and depression, which may persist and require hormonal treatment.
research Differential Relationships Between Chronic Hormone Profiles in Pregnancy and Maternal Investment in Rhesus Monkey Mothers With Hair Loss in the Neonatal Period
Monkeys with hair loss during pregnancy showed higher stress hormone levels and invested differently in their offspring.
research Italian Adaptation of the Brief Modified Experiences in Close Relationships Scale in a Sample of Cancer Patients: Factor Analysis and Clinical Implications
The Italian version of a relationship scale was adapted for cancer patients, showing some differences from the original and suggesting its use could improve therapy and treatment adherence.
research Evidence of the Moderating Role of Hair Cortisol and Hair Cortisone in the Relationship Between Work Stress and Depression Symptoms Among Chinese Fishermen
Hair cortisol and cortisone levels may affect how work stress influences depression in Chinese fishermen.