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This study found that the emotional impact of alopecia areata is significant, but it may not correlate directly with the extent of hair loss since some individuals adapt to the condition.

This study found that an 8-week stress management program significantly reduced perceived stress and improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

This study found that age-related cues, such as perceived appearance, clothing, and family structure, may influence health outcomes and longevity in different ways.

This study found that women with PCOS were more likely than women without PCOS to have multiple weight-loss attempts and perceive themselves as overweight, regardless of their actual obesity status.

This review highlights that hirsutism in the GCC is influenced by genetic and lifestyle factors, cultural stigmas, and lacks adequate diagnostic tools, stressing the need for culturally tailored research and public health initiatives.

This study surveyed UK healthcare professionals on wig provision for nonprivate patients with severe alopecia, finding significant regional disparities in access and perceived ease, which contradict the Alopecia UK Charter for equitable wig distribution.

This article highlights the psycho-affective risks associated with aesthetic medical procedures and stresses the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care in this field, but reports no new clinical results.

In this study, researchers found that high-shine and straight-aligned hair are perceived as more youthful, healthy, and attractive by women across various countries, with alignment having a stronger impact than shine.

This narrative review discusses the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on women's psychological and sexual well-being, highlighting the potential benefits of interdisciplinary treatments and new interventions to improve life satisfaction and coping, but reports no new results.

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.

This review highlights that obsessive-compulsive disorder and body-focused repetitive behaviors are increasingly encountered in dermatology, often going undetected, and emphasizes the role of dermatologists in early identification and interdisciplinary treatment to address both physical and psychological aspects for improved outcomes.

This study found that men with common male pattern baldness received less favorable initial social perceptions, including lower ratings of physical attractiveness, than their nonbalding counterparts.

This source outlines what it takes to be a competent provider for transgender individuals, focusing on their health needs, disparities, and coverage, and examines medical biases and hormone treatment guidelines, alongside treatment options for different age groups, concluding with evolving trends in medical education.

This paper explores how hair functions as a geographical lens to redefine the body's borders, influencing perceptions of identity and power.

This article presents guidelines developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel for the care of adolescent transgender and non-binary individuals with gender dysphoria, emphasizing individualized, affirmative care to enhance well-being and quality of life.

In this abstract, the authors provide an overview of the psychological impact of alopecia areata, highlighting how this autoimmune disorder can lead to reduced quality of life, increased anxiety and depression symptoms, and decreased work productivity due to hair loss and its social implications.

In this study, researchers found that substance P triggered premature catagen development and immune changes in human scalp hair follicles, providing a possible biological link between stress and hair loss conditions like telogen effluvium and alopecia areata.

This article discusses vitiligo, reviewing its symptoms, possible causes, and classification, but reports no new clinical findings.

This study suggests that using an appropriate tool for measuring quality of life is vital, particularly as factors like severity, female sex, and eyebrow involvement may increase the psychosocial burden of alopecia areata.

This study explored social perceptions of men with androgenetic alopecia, finding that increased hair loss was associated with perceptions of being older, less attractive, smaller, and less masculine, but more family-oriented and socially agreeable, highlighting how hair loss influences first impressions.

This review discusses the psychological and emotional effects of common dermatologic conditions and highlights their impact on quality of life, but it does not present new clinical results.

This systematic review highlighted significant psychosocial impacts of alopecia areata in children and adolescents, noting challenges such as reduced self-esteem, emotional distress, and social difficulties. The review underscored the need for further research to understand these effects comprehensively and guide clinical support.

This study found a positive association between clinically meaningful scalp hair regrowth and improvements in patient-reported outcomes, such as satisfaction and reduced psychosocial burden.

This review article outlines grooming practices and treatments for pseudofolliculitis barbae, noting that while discontinuing shaving is an effective approach, those who cannot do so may benefit from adjusted shaving techniques, chemical depilatories, or laser therapies.

This review highlights the significant impact of alopecia on personal identity and social interactions, emphasizing the need for personalized, non-pharmacological interventions and improved collaboration in healthcare training to better support those with appearance-altering conditions.

In this study, researchers found that the management of alopecia areata in Poland is inadequate, despite following international guidelines, due to limited access to advanced treatments and insufficient use of severity assessments and psychosocial support.

This study identified a unique concentric double-layered structure in both Japanese and Caucasian SHINAYAKA hair, associated with improved flexibility and elasticity, and developed a succinic acid treatment to enhance these properties.

This study developed a stable, cosmetically appealing formulation for the topical delivery of the peptide FOL-005, enhancing skin permeation and maintaining stability by keeping the peptide solid and in a water-free environment with particle sizes under 10 µm.

This study found that kidney transplant recipients who experienced higher levels of symptom distress from immunosuppressive medications were more likely to be nonadherent to their medication regimen.

More men are getting cosmetic treatments to look young and stay competitive at work.