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May 2016 in “Journal of Psychosomatic Research” This study observed that in patients with androgenetic alopecia, illness perception was linked to higher psychological distress and lower quality of life compared to those with alopecia areata.
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May 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found a significant psychosocial and occupational burden on caregivers of adolescents with alopecia areata in Australia, impacting their mental and emotional well-being and emphasizing the need to recognize the broader effects of the condition beyond the patients themselves.
June 2025 in “Canadian dermatology today.” This study highlights the profound impact of alopecia areata on patients' self-esteem and identity, calling for holistic management that includes medical treatment, mental health support, and camouflage strategies to improve quality of life.
April 2024 in “JMIR infodemiology” This study found that TikTok provides valuable insights into experiences with lupus erythematosus, highlighting distress from symptoms, negative perceptions of pharmacologic treatments, and issues with feeling "medically gaslighted.
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Psychological factors significantly affect hair health, suggesting a need for integrating mental health care in treating hair loss.
August 2023 in “Psychology, Health & Medicine” This systemic review and meta-analysis found that men with androgenetic alopecia generally experience moderate impacts on quality of life, but limited evidence of severe effects on mental health.
February 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this descriptive study conducted in a tertiary care center in Chennai, researchers observed that chemotherapy-induced hair loss seriously impacts the emotional well-being of cancer survivors, especially women and younger individuals, with severity of hair loss correlating strongly with psychological distress.
January 2026 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found high levels of anxiety, depression, and PTSD in dermatology patients one year after the February 6, 2023, earthquakes in Türkiye, with specific skin conditions like telogen effluvium and alopecia areata being more prevalent among those with psychological distress.
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August 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study highlights the challenges adolescents with alopecia areata face, such as increased bullying and emotional difficulties, and suggests that collaborations among dermatologists, psychologists, and educators could help improve their quality of life by reducing stigma and supporting mental wellbeing.
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October 2021 in “Reproductive Sciences” Women with PCOS often experience depression and anxiety, affecting their quality of life.
July 2026 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” JAK inhibitors may reduce depression risk in alopecia areata patients.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the relationship between perceived stress and hair loss or graying, exploring hair follicles as a model system but reports no new clinical results.
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January 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study found that daily consumption of soft drinks significantly increases the risk of moderate-to-severe acne in adolescents, particularly if sugar intake from these drinks exceeds 100 grams per day.
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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.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This presentation explores burnout and compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals, detailing their causes, symptoms, and consequences, and emphasizes strategies for prevention and management, such as mindfulness and organizational support, to improve both provider and patient outcomes.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” This letter to the editor reports no new results but discusses the effect of hairpieces on the perceived quality of life in female pattern hair loss patients.
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August 2012 in “The international journal of transgenderism/International journal of transgenderism” This publication reviews the World Professional Association for Transgender Health's Standards of Care for supporting transgender and gender nonconforming people, with adjustments needed for diverse global contexts and no new clinical results.
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April 2024 in “Nature Reviews Disease Primers” Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS are crucial to reduce health risks and costs.
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June 2015 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This article reviews the psychological, social, and biological impacts of polycystic ovary syndrome on women of reproductive age and reports no new experimental results.
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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.
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July 2012 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine” Olanzapine helped a man who thought he had bugs on his skin.
February 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Lower family income is linked to more stress in parents and more behavior problems in children.
January 2023 in “Frontiers research topics” This article describes the Frontiers journal series, highlighting its open-access approach and tiered publishing system, but it presents no new empirical findings.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Trichotillomania is a condition where people repeatedly pull out their hair, which can be triggered by stress and has various physical signs.
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March 2011 in “Journal of psychosomatic research” This study found that children with alopecia areata experienced more stressful life events and excreted higher levels of catecholamines compared to healthy siblings.
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February 2025 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” This study found that obesity and a negative body image negatively impact health-related quality of life and mental health in women with PCOS, indicating the need for healthcare professionals to address these issues with effective treatments.
August 2025 in “Libyan Medical Journal” This study found that patients with vitiligo or alopecia areata have higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to healthy individuals, though no significant differences were observed between the two patient groups, highlighting the psychological impact of these dermatological conditions.
June 2026 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, university students given open-label placebo treatment reported reduced psychological distress and lower hair cortisol concentrations during stressful exams, suggesting that these placebos may help manage the physiological and psychological impacts of prolonged stress.
In this study, only a small percentage of women with polycystic ovary syndrome reported using holistic management strategies, highlighting a need for increased focus on comprehensive approaches to managing the condition.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that alopecia areata patients experience significant psychosocial issues, with a high prevalence of anxiety, depression, and impaired quality of life across symptoms, functioning, and emotions.