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    Glossary Depression

    persistent sadness and loss of interest affecting daily life

    Depression, also known as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities. It can also involve physical symptoms such as changes in sleep, appetite, and energy levels, and can significantly impair daily functioning.

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    1. Adverse Side Effects of 5α‐Reductase Inhibitors Therapy: Persistent Diminished Libido and Erectile Dysfunction and Depression in a Subset of Patients The Journal of Sexual Medicine · 2010 · 223 citations
    2. Depressive Symptoms and Suicidal Thoughts Among Former Users of Finasteride With Persistent Sexual Side Effects The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry · 2012 · 134 citations
    3. Finasteride induced depression: a prospective study BMC clinical pharmacology · 2006 · 99 citations
    4. Association of Suicidality and Depression With 5α-Reductase Inhibitors JAMA Internal Medicine · 2017 · 90 citations
    5. Depression Circumstantially Related to the Administration of Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of Dermatology · 2002 · 88 citations
    6. Depression, anxiety and perceived stress in women with and without PCOS: a community-based study Psychological Medicine · 2018 · 85 citations
    7. The Dark Side of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors' Therapy: Sexual Dysfunction, High Gleason Grade Prostate Cancer and Depression Korean Journal of Urology · 2014 · 75 citations
    8. Neuroactive Steroid Levels are Modified in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma of Post‐Finasteride Patients Showing Persistent Sexual Side Effects and Anxious/Depressive Symptomatology The Journal of Sexual Medicine · 2013 · 73 citations
    9. A mixed methods survey of social anxiety, anxiety, depression and wig use in alopecia BMJ open · 2017 · 69 citations
    10. Hair loss perception and symptoms of depression in female outpatients attending a general dermatology clinic Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia · 2012 · 49 citations
    11. Putative role for insulin resistance in depression risk in polycystic ovary syndrome Fertility and Sterility · 2015 · 46 citations
    12. Evaluation of affective temperament and anxiety–depression levels of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome Journal of Affective Disorders · 2015 · 35 citations
    13. Finasteride-induced depression: new insights into possible pathomechanisms Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2010 · 22 citations
    14. Compared to Controls, Individuals with Lichen Planopilaris Have More Depression, a Lower Self-Esteem, and a Lower Quality of Life Neuropsychobiology · 2019 · 16 citations
    15. Prevalence of depression and anxiety in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and associated factors in a quaternary hospital in Thailand: a cross-sectional study BMC Psychiatry · 2024 · 13 citations
    16. Persistent sexual dysfunction and depression in finasteride users for male pattern hair loss: a serious concern or red herring? PubMed · 2014 · 10 citations
    17. Risk of Depression Associated With Finasteride Treatment Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology · 2021 · 7 citations
    18. Depression and anxiety in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a literature survey International journal of adolescent medicine and health · 2021 · 7 citations
    19. Comparing quality of life, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, and associated factors in vitiligo and alopecia areata patients Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2024 · 6 citations
    20. Serum brain‐derived neurotrophic factor and vitamin D: Two concordant players controlling depression among alopecia areata and vitiligo patients: A case–control study Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2023 · 6 citations
    21. Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Alopecia Areata in Eskisehir, Turkey Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2023 · 5 citations
    22. Quality of Life and the Presence of Depression Among Adults with Hair Loss in the South of Saudi Arabia Psychology Research and Behavior Management · 2022 · 5 citations
    23. Insulin Resistance, Hyperandrogenism, and Its Associated Symptoms Are the Precipitating Factors for Depression in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Cureus · 2021 · 5 citations
    24. Depression in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Journal of clinical medicine · 2023 · 4 citations
    25. Anxiety, depression, and quality of life in children and adults with alopecia areata: A systematic review and meta-analysis Frontiers in Medicine · 2022 · 4 citations
    26. Anxiety and Depression in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Medicina-lithuania · 2022 · 4 citations
    27. Risk of Depression after 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Medication: Meta-Analysis The World Journal of Men's Health · 2019 · 4 citations
    28. Is polycystic ovary syndrome a risk factor for depression and anxiety?: a cross-sectional study Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira · 2024 · 3 citations
    29. Evidence of the moderating role of hair cortisol and hair cortisone in the relationship between work stress and depression symptoms among Chinese fishermen Journal of affective disorders · 2021 · 3 citations
    30. Evaluation of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor to assess the association between psoriasis and depression Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print) · 2015 · 2 citations