1 citations
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April 2024 in “Piel” Telogen effluvium causes sudden hair loss, often due to stress or changes, and is treated by addressing the cause and offering support.
February 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” An integrative approach combining medical, nutritional, and lifestyle changes effectively manages female pattern hair loss.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter to the editor on postpartum telogen effluvium does not include new research findings or data.
20 citations
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August 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study highlights the significant psychological impact of alopecia areata, emphasizing the reciprocal relationship between the disorder and psychiatric issues, and underscores the importance of identifying patients needing additional psychological support, especially women, young individuals, and those with severe alopecia or previous psychiatric history.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of S C C J” This study suggests that scalp massage may reduce stress, as indicated by decreased salivary cortisol and increased secretory immunoglobulin A, and improve comfort by reducing physical fatigue and negative emotions.
August 2026 in “Medicina Clínica Práctica” In this case report, a patient with progressive hair loss linked to hair-pulling during emotional stress showed marked improvement in hair density after treatment with oral N-acetylcysteine and topical minoxidil, along with cessation of the hair-pulling behavior.
May 2026 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images” The study presents a case report of a 17-year-old male with rapidly progressive alopecia areata that worsened following emotional stress; the authors reported complete hair regrowth after treatment with individualized homeopathic prescribing, nutritional correction, and lifestyle guidance at Dr Batra’s® Homeopathy Clinic.
March 2025 in “Texas Journal of Medical Science” This source reviews factors like gender, hygiene, and psychological stress impacting the prevalence and pattern of skin diseases among youth in India, noting the significant emotional burden these conditions can carry.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This study concluded that excessive use of psychodynamic defense mechanisms can increase the risk of burnout and secondary traumatic stress in caregivers, while compassion satisfaction might mitigate emotional exhaustion.
July 2026 in “Más dermatología” This study, published in "Más Dermatol," explores how multiple factors contribute to hair loss, such as genetics, hormones, oxidative stress, microinflammation, and emotional stress, and highlights interventions targeting these causes to improve hair regrowth and quality of life.
November 2020 in “World Journal of Integrated traditional and western Medicine(WJIM)” This study reports on three cases where Shengyang Sanhuo Decoction, a traditional treatment, was used to address alopecia by supporting spleen and stomach health, as theorized to counteract causes like emotional stress and improper diet.
April 2026 in “Psychiatry Neurology and Medical Psychology” This study found that women with mixed alopecia exhibited significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress compared to those with metabolic alopecia, with these emotional disturbances closely linked to heightened mental maladaptation.
1 citations
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November 2017 in “EMJ Dermatology” This review discusses the relationship between stress and skin disorders, highlighting psychodermatoses and recommending mind-body techniques and collaborative care involving dermatology, psychiatry, and psychology, without reporting new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 1997 in “Dermatology” A woman lost her hair from stress after a bee attack and her sister's death.
1 citations
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May 2010 in “Nursing Standard” Treatments for autoimmune hair loss have limited success and patients need emotional support and self-acceptance.
This article describes the significant emotional and psychological impact of female pattern hair loss on menopausal women, leading many to seek medical treatment to improve their quality of life and self-esteem.
December 2019 in “Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă” This article highlights the psycho-affective risks associated with aesthetic medical procedures and stresses the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care in this field, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Social lens.” The researchers reported that implementing a structured health-oriented routine for international students led to significant physical and mental health improvements, including weight loss and reduced anxiety and stress, in their study.
1 citations
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November 2002 in “Neurosurgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the role of androgens in male pattern hair loss and its emotional impact, but reports no new clinical findings.
October 2025 in “COGNITIONIS Scientific Journal” This integrative review reports that postpartum telogen effluvium is linked to hormonal changes, stress, and nutritional deficiencies, with management typically involving nutritional support, topical treatments, and psychological support.
January 2020 in “Молодий вчений” B(III) blood type may have higher hemoglobin levels, but stress affects this, and hair iron levels correlate with hemoglobin in some blood types.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study concluded that heredity is associated with hair loss, while lifestyle and stress factors are not significantly related.
November 2025 in “Věda a perspektivy” Treating alopecia effectively requires combining medical, cosmetic, and barbering methods for both physical and emotional well-being.
This literature review on neurocosmetics found that both nature-derived peptides and synthetic molecules can improve skin concerns like aging and pigmentation, while also promoting emotional well-being; however, gaps in long-term efficacy and personalized approaches remain.
July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome reported significantly higher levels of psychological symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, compared to healthy controls, with higher stress and lower self-efficacy linked to increased symptom severity.
February 2024 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” This case report suggests the co-occurrence of systemic lupus erythematosus and an eating disorder in an adolescent may be linked through shared adolescent stress factors rather than neuropsychiatric lupus, despite algorithmic indications.
This review highlights the multifaceted roles of skin in immune and endocrine functions, stressing its contributions to psycho-immunological and psycho-endocrine responses, but presents no new research findings.
14 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This paper discusses the use of lifestyle drugs by individuals without medical conditions to enhance appearance, highlighting that such usage may worsen emotional disorders and suggests these should be treated with psychotherapy or psychopharmacotherapy.
9 citations
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January 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses acne vulgaris, its causes, and impacts without presenting new findings; the authors note anxiety and depression in acne patients are not linked to oxidative stress.
3 citations
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This research found that the Hair & Scalp CARE questionnaire is an effective tool for assessing the impact of scalp and hair condition on psychological wellbeing, and suggests healthier hair and scalp are linked to lower stress and better sleep.