January 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that in patients with seborrheic dermatitis, higher BMI and poor nutrition habits, such as increased consumption of bread and margarine, were associated with more severe disease, and these patients also experienced higher anxiety and stress levels compared to healthy controls.
February 2024 in “Folia Medica” In this study, PRP therapy showed effectiveness in treating mild to moderate alopecia areata in patients with normal antithyroid antibodies, while those with severe forms or elevated antibodies did not experience significant benefits.
9 citations
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May 2019 in “Medicine” This meta-analysis found that the rs2476601 SNP of the PTPN22 gene is significantly associated with reduced susceptibility to alopecia areata, with carriers of the C-allele and CC-genotype having a lower risk.
September 2025 in “Cosmoderma” This study highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated stress-related dermatological issues like acne and hair loss by affecting skin and hair cycles through stress hormones, emphasizing the need for comprehensive psychoneuroendocrine-informed approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” This study observed shifts in dermatological disease frequencies amid early COVID-19 pandemic lifestyle changes, noting significant increases in urticaria, drug eruptions, and alopecia areata, while bacterial and fungal infections decreased.
23 citations
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December 2023 in “Skin Health and Disease” This study highlights a scarcity of data and treatment guidelines for vitiligo in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, emphasizing the need for regional epidemiological studies and tailored management approaches.
15 citations
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March 1996 in “PubMed” This study found that 82.3% of girls with anorexia nervosa had pili torti, an acquired hair defect, suggesting a potential link to excess vitamin A intake.
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December 2025 in “Diagnostics” This case study reported a rare occurrence of cicatricial alopecia linked to zolpidem-induced sleep-related amnestic behavior, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive medication history for accurate diagnosis.
June 2026 in “Preprints.org” This study examined the current clinical practices for diagnosing and managing alopecia areata in Poland, finding that patient care is inadequate and falls short in using validated severity tools and providing access to advanced therapies despite the availability of new medications like Janus kinase inhibitors.
December 2023 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” This study focused on understanding the psychosocial impact of androgenetic alopecia in Saudi Arabia to potentially improve treatment strategies for hair loss by incorporating stress-coping methods and new therapeutic approaches.
October 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, a Delphi survey among 441 European dermatology patients identified psychological impacts as the most significant issues affecting their lives, underscoring the need for psychological support in managing dermatological diseases.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review highlights that alopecia areata, a common type of hair loss, currently lacks preventive or curative treatments, and traditional therapies such as minoxidil and corticosteroids offer inconsistent results, necessitating patient-consensual treatment planning.
In this study, significant associations were observed between specific genetic polymorphisms in BDNF and CRH-R1 and the occurrence of vitiligo, along with differing serum levels of neurotransmitters between vitiligo patients and healthy controls.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This paper proposes an integrated model suggesting that psychological stress, sleep disturbances, nutrition, lifestyle, and various biological factors collectively influence hair health, including hair loss and premature greying.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study synthesizes evidence on the complex interplay between stress, sleep, nutrition, lifestyle, and systemic health and their impact on hair health, encompassing premature greying, hair loss, and follicle cycling.
July 2024 in “Medical Science Monitor” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia and PCOS who have type D personality reported higher stress levels and used dysfunctional coping strategies more frequently.
August 2025 in “Nutrition and Health” In this systematic review, researchers linked higher vitamin D and iron levels to reduced alopecia, while increased alcoholic and sugary beverage intake was correlated with greater hair loss, highlighting the impact of diet on hair health.
30 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article emphasizes the need for dermatology to treat gender identity, gender, and sex as distinct factors, aiming to improve patient-specific risk assessment and treatment alignment, and highlights a research gap in distinguishing sex and gender as separate risk factors in the field.
25 citations
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August 2021 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” This study found that COVID-19 infection is a frequent cause of acute telogen effluvium, leading to excessive hair loss within 2–3 months after infection.
23 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study explored the role of AI technologies in plastic and reconstructive surgery, highlighting their potential across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages, while also identifying challenges like data privacy and regulatory issues that must be addressed for successful implementation.
23 citations
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October 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This consensus report outlines Brazilian dermatologists' recommendations for treating alopecia areata, highlighting intralesional corticosteroids for localized cases and systemic therapy for extensive, active disease, along with monitoring side effects.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article discusses the updated European Training Requirements for the specialty of Dermatology and Venereology, emphasizing the harmonization of curriculum to improve specialist training across Europe, and reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, the combination of camouflage and psychotherapy significantly improved quality of life for vitiligo patients and potentially modulated psycho-neuro-endocrine-immune interactions.
5 citations
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December 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study outlines treatment options for alopecia, suggesting intralesional corticosteroids for localized adult cases and Janus Kinase inhibitors for severe cases, emphasizing a balance between hair regrowth rate and managing side effects.
3 citations
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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.
3 citations
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July 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the association between emotional stress-related neuropeptides and the pathogenesis of alopecia areata, reporting no new experimental findings.
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May 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that children with alopecia areata had more neglectful family environments and higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to healthy control peers, suggesting a psychosomatic component to the condition.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review highlights that androgenetic alopecia significantly impacts psychological well-being and quality of life, emphasizing the need for integrated psychological support alongside dermatological treatment.
January 2022 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the Turkish version of the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness-2 Scale is valid and reliable for use with Turkish dermatology patients.
July 2025 in “BMC Public Health” This study found that patients with alopecia areata have poor knowledge about their condition, but they maintain positive attitudes and engage in proactive practices for disease management, underlining the need for enhanced patient education to improve outcomes.