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This study suggests that prolactin has complex, gender- and location-dependent effects on human hair follicles, promoting hair growth in female frontotemporal scalp areas while inhibiting it in male occipital regions.

This study found that sex bias exists in dermatological research, with 60% of articles not reporting the sex of cells or animals and a disproportionate use of male cells and animals when known.

This study observed that an 8-session mindfulness-based cognitive therapy reduced social anxiety and improved wellbeing in some individuals with alopecia areata, though effectiveness may depend on regular mindfulness practice.

This study found that a mindfulness-based intervention significantly reduced alopecia distress and improved body image coping and health-related quality of life among Egyptian women with breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia.

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.

This study explored a mechanism for making Turing pattern formations more predictable and robust by isolating pattern modes to prevent their sensitivity to initial conditions, which can lead to different outcomes from minor initial changes.

Psychological factors significantly affect hair health, suggesting a need for integrating mental health care in treating hair loss.

This pilot study found that using the Breathr mindfulness app daily provided limited anxiety relief for some adolescents with alopecia areata over a three-month period.

This study found that mindfulness was associated with certain demographic factors in women with PCOS, with the duration of marriage being a significant predictor.

This article argues that the mind-body problem is a false issue, proposing that the mind merely temporally associates immaterial data with material support without actual interaction.

This study reported significant challenges in the UK care system for alopecia areata patients, including inconsistent care pathways, long waiting times, inadequate access to specialists, and insufficient resources, particularly affecting referral processes and treatment access.

This article discusses the theoretical perspective of the informational dichotomy of the mind in relation to sexuality and presents no new empirical results; further theoretical exploration is planned.

This overview discusses the mind-body problem and suggests that the brain may be intrinsically part of the mind, processing abstract data without direct interaction, but reports no new research results.

This narrative case study examined a 28-year-old medical resident and found that occupational stress and emotional suppression might contribute to the physical manifestation of alopecia areata. Addressing psychological aspects alongside medical treatment could help manage the condition more effectively, especially in high-pressure professions.

The author improved his health by adopting mindfulness and a healthier lifestyle.

This study found that BAMO acupuncture combined with Simiao pill can help restore normal prostate tissue structure in mice by reducing DHT production, promoting apoptosis, and decreasing inflammatory responses.

This review discusses the effectiveness and mechanisms of combined oral contraceptives in treating acne vulgaris but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight their antiandrogenic effects for managing acne and related endocrine disorders.

This source highlights the emerging field of psychodermatology, which examines the interplay between psychological factors and skin disorders, noting a historical lack of attention due to inadequate professional training and emphasizing the need for integrated care involving dermatologists, psychiatrists, and psychologists.

In this study, dandruff treatment with anti-dandruff shampoos was found to effectively reduce symptoms and enhance emotional wellbeing, indirectly improving daily functioning by alleviating scalp-related emotional distress, though it did not affect self-esteem.

This case report describes a 36-year-old female patient with panhypopituitarism, experiencing severe adrenal insufficiency and thyroid hormone deficiency, which led to electrolyte imbalance, QT interval prolongation, and ventricular tachycardia; treatment stabilized her condition, underscoring the importance of hormonal evaluation in arrhythmia assessment.

This review discusses the degenerative effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids on the nervous system and reports no new experimental results, aiming to increase public awareness of their health risks.

This study found that health ads are more persuasive when matched with consumers' fresh start mindset, with progression ads suiting a weak mindset and before/after ads suiting a strong mindset.

This paper discusses the adverse effects of finasteride, including sexual dysfunction and depression, and suggests that treatment customization based on individual factors like hand preference and sexual orientation could improve outcomes and reduce these side effects.

This review discusses the mechanisms linking obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome and explores potential management options, but it presents no original research findings.

This study found that symptom monitoring by parents of children undergoing chemotherapy identified nausea as the most common issue, with fatigue, eating problems, and fever also frequently observed.

This article proposes criteria to differentiate between medicalization and over-medicalization, examining the consequences and ethical considerations of misidentifying medical issues, and suggests guideline questions to help draw clearer boundaries in medicine.

This review examines complementary and alternative medicine for alopecia and finds limited support from robust clinical trials, highlighting the need for standardized studies to evaluate efficacy and safety.

This review discusses psychological treatments for alopecia, finding limited but positive effects on mental health, quality of life, and possibly hair growth; however, more research is needed to establish intervention efficacy.

People with alopecia who are more resilient tend to feel less stressed.

This study suggests that psychological interventions such as mindfulness therapy, yoga, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing may increase the quality of life for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.