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.
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, the potential role of the hormone prolactin in skin biology and its implications for treating skin diseases and hair disorders are explored, with a focus on its stress-related impacts and possible immunomodulatory function in the context of COVID-19.
November 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses the psychiatric approach to treating alopecia patients and highlights the interplay between psychological factors and hair disorders, but reports no new research results.
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January 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review summarizes the influences of lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol, and diet on the pathogenesis of alopecia areata but reports no new clinical results.
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November 2025 in “International Journal Of Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicine” In this case study, a 22-year-old female with trichotillomania showed significant improvement through an integrated approach combining Growth Factor Concentrate therapy, Ayurvedic medications, counseling, and yogic practices, highlighting the importance of addressing both dermatological and psychological aspects for long-term recovery.
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July 2010 in “TURKDERM” This article reviews the impact of psychological factors on skin health and discusses the interplay between stress, the brain, and the immune system but presents no new clinical findings.
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October 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This review concluded that baricitinib and other oral JAK inhibitors have the most robust evidence supporting their use in treating severe alopecia areata in adults, compared to other less-evaluated treatments.
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January 2002 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” In this study, 90% of patients preoccupied with hair loss were found to have underlying affective disorders like depression, anxiety, OCD, or OCPD.
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February 2011 in “Current Zoology” The researchers reported that alopecia is common in Japanese macaques, particularly adult females, and varies seasonally and between different populations, with a new scoring system proposed for monitoring.
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March 2007 in “Skinmed” In this observational study, researchers found that socioeconomic factors and stress significantly influence alopecia areata in patients in the Indian subcontinent.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that Erdr1 expression was significantly reduced in the skin of patients with hair loss disorders, particularly alopecia areata, suggesting it may serve as a novel biomarker.
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January 2019 in “Neuropsychobiology” This study found that individuals with lichen planopilaris reported lower quality of life and self-esteem and higher depression scores compared to healthy controls.
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May 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, plasma levels of MSH and cortisol in patients with alopecia areata did not show significant changes compared to healthy controls.
December 2025 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University” This study examined the relationships between the Dermatology Life Quality Index and trichoscopic and clinical-anamnestic characteristics in young Ukrainian men with alopecia areata, finding varying strengths of mostly non-significant correlations, especially in those with grade I and III alopecia.
January 2025 in “Universidad de Córdoba Insitutional Repository (Universidad de Córdoba)” In this study, researchers observed that individuals with alopecia areata exhibited significant changes in scalp microbiota diversity and composition, which were linked to disease severity and inflammation markers, though it remains unclear if these microbial shifts are a cause or a result of hair loss.
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December 2023 in “Psychiatry Neurology and Medical Psychology” Alopecia can lead to mental health issues, so treatment should address both skin and emotional health.
April 2024 in “Research Square” This study observed that children with alopecia areata had higher anxiety and depression scores, and their families showed more neglectful parenting styles compared to healthy controls.
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January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the clinical presentation and histopathologic features of alopecia areata and proposes a hypothesis for its development, but it reports no new clinical results.
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July 2016 in “Journal of Immunology” In this study, blocking the CXCR3 receptor in mice prevented the development of alopecia areata by inhibiting the accumulation of specific T cells in the skin, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach for humans.
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January 2019 This analysis examines acne vulgaris using an integrative approach, highlighting its links with psychopathology, lifestyle, and diet, but reports no new results.
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January 2016 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This article discusses various hair diseases and emphasizes their significant impact despite affecting a small area, but does not report new clinical findings.
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August 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study found that stress appears to significantly contribute to the onset and worsening of alopecia areata.
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February 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This article reviews the autoimmune mechanism and potential environmental triggers of alopecia areata, focusing on cytokines, but does not provide new research findings.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This study concluded that dermatologists are integral to the care of cancer survivors by shifting focus from symptomatic skin treatment to preventive and rehabilitative strategies that enhance long-term skin health and quality of life post-oncology therapy.
This review reports that hair follicles are dynamic neuro-immuno-endocrine organs with intrinsic signaling pathways, which play a crucial role in hair disorders like alopecia. It highlights emerging regenerative approaches targeting these pathways for hair restoration.
In this study, researchers found that alopecia areata is linked to immune cell activation against hair follicle autoantigens and is associated with heart changes and cardiac marker alterations in humans and mice.
February 2024 in “Bőrgyógyászati és venerológiai szemle” This review presents possible classifications of psychological disorders that significantly impact dermatology, along with their clinical characteristics and comorbidities, highlighting lesions as potential warning signs based on DSM-5 and ICD-10 codes.
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August 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” JAK inhibitors and platelet-rich plasma show promise for treating alopecia areata.
August 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” 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.