9 citations,
February 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The conclusion is that self-concept, shame, and emotion regulation are key factors in hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and should be targeted in treatment and research.
9 citations,
January 2014 in “Medical Hypotheses” Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.
9 citations,
February 2011 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” Tridax procumbens plant parts boost immune response in mice.
8 citations,
November 2020 in “Infant behavior & development” Collecting hair for cortisol analysis is possible in low-income mother-toddler pairs.
8 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Many patients with Alopecia Areata in Korea experience anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life, which are often unrelated to the severity of hair loss.
8 citations,
February 2009 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.
7 citations,
June 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” Western diet may cause male pattern baldness; low glycemic diet with magnesium could help.
7 citations,
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7 citations,
May 2019 in “Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica” Hair tourniquet syndrome in infants can be treated successfully with immediate hair removal.
7 citations,
June 2017 in “Omics” The study developed a method to analyze ancient hair proteins using very small samples.
7 citations,
January 2017 in “American Journal of Biological Anthropology” Sardinians were historically short due to a mix of genetics and factors like disease and poor nutrition, but recent height increases suggest better living conditions had a bigger impact.
7 citations,
March 2014 in “ISRN Biomaterials” Keratin hydrogel from human hair helps rats recover better from spinal cord injuries.
6 citations,
December 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Mexican women's hair is between Asian and Caucasian hair in thickness and shape, with varied strength and some damage.
6 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of health psychology” Women who had cancer treatment feel both positive and negative about their bodies.
6 citations,
April 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” Men's hair loss is not linked to their sex hormone levels, except for lower DHEAS in those with hair loss.
6 citations,
August 2016 in “Journal of women & aging” Older women reported negative physical and psychological effects from Botox and facial fillers, feeling neglected by the medical system.
6 citations,
October 2007 in “Medical Hypotheses” Male pattern baldness might have evolved to help protect against prostate cancer by increasing UV radiation on the scalp.
6 citations,
April 1985 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” The cause of the syndrome with scalp scaling and hair loss is unknown.
6 citations,
March 1982 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The document says that hair loss in women is often due to androgenic alopecia, similar to male baldness, and that hirsutism is treated with hormonal and cosmetic methods.
5 citations,
October 2018 in “Research in psychotherapy” 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.
5 citations,
August 2018 in “Ocular immunology and inflammation” Methotrexate side effects vary by race and sex.
5 citations,
October 2012 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health” Healthcare providers should start with simple fertility tests and treatments before referring patients to specialists.
5 citations,
January 1984 in “Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynecology/Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology” The treatment reduced hair growth and testosterone in women with excess hair and had some effects on stress responses.
4 citations,
April 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride for female hair loss has low side effects, more research needed.
3 citations,
September 2022 in “Frontiers in psychiatry” University students in Egypt experienced high stress during COVID-19's third wave, with negative coping mechanisms being more common.
3 citations,
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3 citations,
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3 citations,
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3 citations,
March 2010 in “Acta Médica Portuguesa” Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) significantly impacts women's emotional well-being and social lives, requiring treatments that include psychological support.
3 citations,
December 2007 in “Injury Extra” An elderly man with dementia suffered limb damage from rubber bands around his leg, highlighting the need for careful monitoring to prevent such injuries.