16 citations
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January 2019 in “Neuropsychobiology” This study found that individuals with lichen planopilaris reported lower quality of life and self-esteem and higher depression scores compared to healthy controls.
November 2003 in “Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride's link to depression is questionable due to study flaws and potential bias.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that young women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia had impaired sexual function and mild depressive symptoms compared to healthy women.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” This study reports that deep learning models, particularly CNN and FCN, achieved high accuracy in diagnosing scalp and skin disorders, suggesting potential for improved diagnostic systems with further advancements.
May 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Eating disorders are serious, often undiagnosed conditions requiring early treatment, with anorexia being the most deadly and binge-eating the most treatable.
55 citations
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses the complexities of treating hair and scalp disorders in African American patients, emphasizing the importance of understanding their specific hair care practices and the unique impact on quality of life, but reports no new empirical findings.
5 citations
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May 2017 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” This review found that hormonal therapies, including FDA-approved combined oral contraceptive pills and spironolactone, are effective and well-tolerated treatments for acne vulgaris in adolescents with or without endocrine disorders, providing alternative options to antibiotics.
1 citations
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March 2011 in “Infertility” This chapter discusses common endocrine disorders affecting the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands, and their impact on human fertility, emphasizing practical evaluation and treatment algorithms.
December 2024 in “Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities” This study found that among adult balding men in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, those seeking hair transplants exhibited higher levels of perfectionism and body dysmorphic disorder symptoms compared to those not seeking treatment.
This article reviews the spectrum of connective tissue disorders and discusses the role of autoantibodies, particularly in lupus erythematosus, but reports no new findings.
110 citations
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August 2015 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” In this study, high-dose dutasteride significantly reduced several core symptoms of PMDD compared to placebo, supporting the role of neurosteroids in this condition.
99 citations
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October 2006 in “BMC clinical pharmacology” This preliminary study suggests that finasteride might cause depressive symptoms, indicating the need for cautious prescription in patients at high risk for depression.
11 citations
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February 2007 in “Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing” This review discusses the challenges of diagnosing and treating pediatric bipolar disorder and highlights the potential benefits of combined psychopharmacological treatments, noting no long-term efficacy from mood stabilizer monotherapy.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of psychology & clinical psychiatry” This article discusses the role of zinc in reducing depression severity and reports no new research findings, emphasizing the need for further investigation into its therapeutic potential.
2 citations
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January 2019 This review discusses autoimmune skin disorders, including lupus erythematosus and scleroderma, and their common treatments, reporting no new clinical results.
October 2024 in “La Tunisie Médicale” In this cross-sectional study conducted at Farhat Hached Hospital in Tunisia, more than half of the 60 alopecia areata patients surveyed experienced depression, particularly younger individuals and those with severe or specific forms of the condition, underscoring the need for psychological support.
April 2024 in “Research Square” This study observed that children with alopecia areata had higher anxiety and depression scores, and their families showed more neglectful parenting styles compared to healthy controls.
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.
3 citations
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January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This paper reviews the growing use of psychotropic drugs in dermatology due to the link between mental states and skin conditions but does not present new clinical findings.
75 citations
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January 2014 in “Korean Journal of Urology” This review discusses the adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors, finasteride and dutasteride, on sexual, psychological, and vascular health, emphasizing the need for physicians to inform patients of these risks.
73 citations
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study observed that androgenic alopecia patients taking finasteride had altered neuroactive steroid levels and persistent depression symptoms even after stopping the treatment.
2 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” People with psoriasis and depression have lower BDNF levels, which could help measure depression in those with psoriasis.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review highlights the potential of TCM medicinal foods for managing post-COVID disorders and suggests they could provide a safe and efficient long-term therapy due to their milder nature.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Review” This paper outlines the clinical features of artefactual skin disorder, emphasizing the complexities in diagnosing the self-inflicted lesions that patients deny, and underscores the importance of integrating dermatological, psychiatric, and psychological treatment approaches.
March 2012 in “Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine” Older adults often have skin problems due to aging, and treating these conditions requires attention to both physical and mental health.
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that bipolar disorder is more prevalent in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa than in those with psoriasis or in control groups.
85 citations
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August 2018 in “Psychological Medicine” This study reported that women with PCOS had higher levels of depression, anxiety, and perceived stress compared to those without PCOS, with stress potentially mediating these associations.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different nail disorders are treated by targeting their specific causes and using appropriate medications or protective measures.
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
75 citations
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June 1999 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” This review discusses the clinical features and therapeutic goals for teenagers with PCOS, emphasizing the need for further research into its causes and potential long-term health risks, but reports no new clinical results.