20 citations
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August 2015 in “Behaviour change” This study identified six belief themes that may contribute to hairpulling behavior in women with trichotillomania, suggesting an important role for cognitions in this disorder's phenomenology.
40 citations
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February 2013 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that people with androgenic alopecia, particularly women, are more prone to anxiety and depression, often adopting avoidant coping strategies, which are linked to emotional and psychological impacts rather than clinical severity.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This study highlights the importance of creating targeted psychological support activities for war veterans, as the findings suggest these interventions can help correct maladaptive behaviors and enhance stress coping strategies, ultimately aiding veterans in their rehabilitation and social adaptation.
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.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Sociological research and innovation” This study highlighted the complex stigma, misinformation, and coping mechanisms among unmarried women with PCOS in Pakistan, emphasizing the role of family support and accurate information in managing emotional well-being.
3 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in psychiatry” This study found that stress and its related symptoms were highly prevalent among university students in Egypt during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, with most reporting negative coping strategies.
4 citations
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July 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found no significant difference in psychological stress between males with and without androgenetic alopecia. Social and cultural factors might influence perceptions of alopecia's impact.
3 citations
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May 2021 in “PloS one” This study found that Jordanian males use oral contraceptive pills, particularly for bodybuilding, based on recommendations from gym coaches, highlighting unexpected uses of these medications.
22 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that hidradenitis suppurativa significantly impacts patients' sexuality, with many experiencing fear of rejection, perceived unattractiveness, and negative effects on relationships and sexual activity.
May 2023 in “Advances in medicine” In this study, Alopecia Areata patients were generally knowledgeable about their condition, believed it was due to genetic or health factors, and experienced significant anxiety and depression affecting their quality of life.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Cureus” This study developed two highly reliable Arabic HRQoL questionnaires for evaluating quality of life in married and unmarried women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Health Psychology Report” This study explored the psychological experiences of Black women with autoimmune alopecia, revealing that cultural significance of hair and social support are crucial factors, and suggesting a need for increased awareness and targeted support from health professionals and communities.
In this study, breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy reported "worrying" and "weight loss" as prominent psychological and physical symptoms, respectively, and predominantly used praying or meditating and seeking advice as coping strategies.
March 2026 in “Journal of Community Genetics” In this narrative review, the authors found that stigma related to oculocutaneous albinism in Africa is primarily driven by socio-cultural beliefs and structural inequities, affecting individuals' health, education, and psychosocial well-being, with interventions needed to dispel myths and provide specialized healthcare and support.
165 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Public Policy & Marketing” This study found that transformation expectations mediate the link between materialism and credit overuse, suggesting that materialism fosters favorable attitudes toward debt and beliefs in life changes through acquisition.
20 citations
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March 2022 in “The AMA Journal of Ethic” This article discusses how racial essentialism impacts health professions education by increasing prejudice and reducing empathy, and it suggests reforms to emphasize racism as a cause of health inequity, without presenting new research data.
10 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, participants with psoriasis vulgaris and chronic urticaria chose Chinese herbal medicine due to beliefs about its safety and effectiveness in preventing relapse, although convenience and clinical evidence remain important considerations.
10 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” This review summarizes evidence indicating that body image issues in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus should be addressed with the same importance as physical symptoms like pain and disability.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the challenges of diagnosing and managing somatization in dermatology patients, highlighting the need for comprehensive evaluation of unexplained dermatologic symptoms, and reports no new results.
November 2024 in “Psychology Health & Medicine” This study identified subgroups of people with alopecia areata with varying levels of quality of life impairment, influenced by feelings of flaw, coping styles, and social factors.
24 citations
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May 2021 in “Nature Communications” In this study, a dual recombinase-mediated genetic system showed that cavity macrophages accumulate on the surface of visceral organs during lung and liver injury but do not penetrate or contribute to tissue repair.
5 citations
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May 2020 in “Life science alliance” This study found that epidermal-specific deletion of integrin α3β1 significantly reduces papilloma formation in a skin carcinogenesis model by modulating HB stem cell behavior and CCN2 expression.
April 2026 in “Research Square” This study found that most postgraduate health students had a moderate level of awareness about alopecia, with no significant difference between genders. Only 20.3% felt confident in their knowledge of the hair fall cycle's pathogenesis, highlighting the need for increased educational efforts.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This study suggests that progesterone may have a complex role in absence epilepsy, facilitating seizures through conversion to allopregnanolone, but potentially reducing them during pregnancy.
667 citations
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May 2008 in “Genes & Development” This review discusses the biochemical and biological functions of histone demethylases and their potential involvement in human diseases, including cancer, but reports no new findings.
9 citations
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February 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This chapter reviews the role of self in disorders related to the OCD spectrum, such as hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and reports no new findings.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “ScholarWorks (Walden University)” This study observed a significant relationship between intrinsic religiosity and conservative political orientation, contributing to understanding stress differences and potential for reducing healthcare costs.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research in Science, Engineering and Technology.” In this study, researchers surveyed 100 women with PCOD or PCOS and found no statistical correlation between the diagnosis and common symptoms like irregular menstruation or infertility, suggesting a need for further research with larger samples.
March 2024 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” This study, using interviews with educators from public and private schools in Cabanatuan City, found that resilience through faith and positivity helped them survive the challenges of Covid-19, highlighting the need for institutional support during health crises.
April 2019 in “University of Huddersfield Repository (University of Huddersfield)” This study explored the experiences of adolescents with alopecia and their parents, highlighting the emotional distress caused by the condition and the inadequate response of healthcare professionals to their needs.