May 2023 in “Dermatology online journal” Kids with vitiligo, psoriasis, or alopecia areata are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and social challenges.
November 2022 in “Revista Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile” COVID-19 may cause hair loss due to the virus's effects and stress from the pandemic.
February 2022 in “Journal of Armed Forces Medical College” The patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism improved after treatment for thyroid and associated conditions.
December 2016 in “The European health psychologist” Women with PCOS need more support to cope with isolation, helplessness, and grief, and to build resilience.
January 2005 in “Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine” Women with alopecia often experience high levels of anxiety and depression, needing psychiatric help.
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January 2020 in “The mental health clinician” Vitamin D supplements may reduce hair-pulling in people with Trichotillomania.
June 2013 in “The mental health clinician” Large data can lead to new medical discoveries and personalized medicine.
August 2024 in “Archives of Women s Mental Health” Women with PCOS have more depression and stress due to high androgen levels, not obesity or insulin resistance.
May 2012 in “The journal of nervous and mental disease” The book provides comprehensive information on Impulse Control Disorders but lacks definitive evidence for effective treatments.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRP treatment helps hair growth and reduces hair loss in women, but more research needed.
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March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Cyclosporine cleared a woman's resistant skin condition quickly and kept it away for over a year.
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March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Sam Shuster identified three types of hair loss in psoriasis and emphasized the need for better research to understand them.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Mice are useful for researching human hair loss and testing treatments, despite some differences between species.
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December 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride may increase depression by reducing brain cell growth.
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January 2016 in “Bipolar Disorder” Valproate is a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder but has side effects and risks, especially during pregnancy.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Avoid chemical and physical damage to protect hair.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair cortisol may be a good indicator of recent mood in people with bipolar disorder.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Trichotillomania is a disorder where people compulsively pull out their hair, treated with drugs and behavior therapy.
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June 2007 in “Cell Stem Cell” Removing the ATR gene in adult mice causes rapid aging and stem cell loss.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf extract helps hair grow longer and faster.
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November 1996 in “Molecular Medicine Today” Growth factors and cytokines are important for hair growth and could potentially treat hair loss, but more research is needed to overcome challenges before they can be used in treatments.
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January 2007 in “Climacteric” Estrogens and SERMs can help with skin aging, but their safety and effectiveness need more research.
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May 2003 in “Journal of health psychology” Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
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March 2011 in “Journal of psychosomatic research” Kids with alopecia areata may experience more stress but not necessarily feel more anxious or depressed than others.
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Aging in hair follicle stem cells leads to hair graying, thinning, and loss.
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August 2012 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” Human leukocytes and beard hair follicle cells have internal daily clocks, and PER1 and PER3 genes may indicate individual circadian rhythms.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.
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