July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mindfulness reduces anxiety and depression in skin disease patients; dermatologists and psychiatrists often lack confidence in treating psychodermatological conditions.
October 2023 in “The Cochrane library” The medicine baricitinib was found to notably improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its side effects and other treatments.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” People with Alopecia Areata have more herpes simplex infections but similar rates of cancer, blood clots, and heart disease compared to those without it.
266 citations,
November 2013 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.
24 citations,
August 2005 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” Women with androgenetic alopecia experience worse physical well-being and quality of life, but similar mental health compared to those without it.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Alopecia Areata severely impacts mental health, causing anxiety and depression, affecting quality of life.
7 citations,
August 2020 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” Birth control pills containing cyproterone acetate improve the quality of life more for women with polycystic ovary syndrome after 6 months of use.
4 citations,
July 2022 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research” Alopecia areata in US adolescents leads to significant healthcare costs and usage.
6 citations,
July 2022 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research” Adolescents with severe alopecia incur significantly higher healthcare costs.
1 citations,
December 2023 in “Curēus” Alopecia significantly impacts mental health and quality of life, requiring psychological support.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Young HS patients often have other physical and mental health issues, and research on HS covers a wide range of topics including genetics, triggers, treatments, and the need for more data.
7 citations,
July 2019 in “International archives of internal medicine” Common skin conditions can greatly affect a person's mental health and social life.
30 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes” Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.
40 citations,
February 2013 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with hair loss feel more depressed and anxious, especially women, and need help managing emotions and beliefs about their condition.
April 2024 in “JMIR infodemiology” TikTok videos show that people with Lupus often discuss symptoms and their significant impact on mental health, face diagnostic delays, have mixed views on treatments, and feel isolated despite support.
24 citations,
March 2010 in “Value in Health” The PCOS-specific questionnaire needs more work to fully measure quality of life in clinical trials.
8 citations,
July 2021 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
6 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of health psychology” The article suggests that the view of male baldness as a medical issue is influenced by commercial bias and calls for more unbiased research.
3 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of psychosexual health” Women with PCOS often have sexual problems, and treating these issues early can improve satisfaction and reduce healthcare costs.
3 citations,
October 2023 in “Cosmetics” Healthy lifestyle changes can significantly improve skin health as you age.
Lupus patients on TikTok feel isolated, face medical gaslighting, and prefer non-drug treatments.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Curēus” PCOS affects nearly 25% of female medical and dental students, impacting their academic and social lives.
1 citations,
September 2017 in “Frontiers in Laboratory Medicine” Gut flora changes could potentially indicate depression, but more research is needed.
December 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Japanese patients and physicians often disagree on the severity of Alopecia Areata and treatment satisfaction, needing better communication and treatments.
January 2024 in “International journal of yogic, human movement and sports sciences” Yoga Nidra improves well-being and reduces anxiety in women with PCOS.
15 citations,
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Skin treatment can lower life quality for patients with skin conditions.
101 citations,
May 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Women with PCOS have a higher chance of experiencing depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders.
4 citations,
July 2022 in “Medicina-lithuania” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often have higher levels of anxiety and depression, especially if they live in rural areas, have less education, don't have children, are over 30, or are obese.
6 citations,
November 2020 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The free clinic successfully provided specialized skin care to uninsured patients.
July 2023 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Interferon beta treatment in MS patients can cause skin reactions and increased hair loss.