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This review highlights the urgent need for increased research and policy support for autoimmune and immune-mediated skin diseases, which are on the rise and disproportionately affect women's health in the United States, suggesting a focus on gender and socioenvironmental factors.

This article proposes five different mechanisms for telogen effluvium, supported by clinical findings, based on changes in different phases of the hair cycle.

This study found that African-American and Hispanic patients with systemic lupus erythematosus reported higher levels of unmet psychological needs and may be more prone to depression and anxiety due to SLE-related challenges.

This review from JAAD Reviews provides a comprehensive overview of hypertrichosis, discussing its diagnosis, treatment options like topical and laser therapies, and special psychosocial considerations for pediatric patients to better support clinicians and researchers in managing this condition.

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.

In this study, breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy reported "worrying" and "weight loss" as prominent psychological and physical symptoms, respectively, and predominantly used praying or meditating and seeking advice as coping strategies.

This article discusses the progression, treatment options, and support resources for individuals with alopecia areata, but reports no new clinical results.

The document concludes that Passiflora incarnata may help with anxiety, healthcare workers need mental support, common bacteria cause hospital UTIs, telehealth for heart failure needs research, kids' screen time has increased, pregnant teens are mostly okay with their body image, diagnosing post-surgery tuberculosis is hard, older and severely ill people are more likely to have long COVID symptoms, and psychiatrists should be part of pain management teams.

This review highlights that in children, hair loss can be attributed to diverse conditions like alopecia areata and tinea capitis, and stresses the importance of a holistic approach to diagnosis and management, including psychosocial support due to limited effective treatments.

This study observed that most women with PCOS in the United States use adaptive coping strategies, while those with higher psychological severity may resort to maladaptive coping methods.

This case report from a kidney transplant patient highlights significant alopecia linked to tacrolimus-based immunosuppression, with improvement seen after switching to cyclosporine A, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and managing hair loss to support treatment adherence and patient quality of life.

The researchers reported that baricitinib treatment for at least 52 weeks reduced severe alopecia areata severity and improved psychological well-being and quality of life in study participants.

This real-world study found that baricitinib 4 mg daily was effective in promoting hair regrowth and improving psychological well-being in Italian adults with severe alopecia areata over 48 weeks, with 63.2% of patients achieving significant hair recovery and 9.4% experiencing adverse events.

This study observed that female breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy most commonly reported "worrying" as a psychological symptom and "weight loss" as a physical symptom, while coping strategies included praying or meditating for active coping, and using distractions like movies and shopping for passive coping.

In this study, trichoscopy was identified as an effective tool for diagnosing trichotillomania in children, and a multidisciplinary, individualized approach along with family support was deemed essential for managing the condition and achieving sustained remission.

This article reviews the nutritional needs and challenges for the elderly, emphasizing the benefits of antioxidants and healthy fats for immune support and overall health, but presents no new clinical results.

This meta-analysis found a significantly higher prevalence of depressive symptoms in women with PCOS compared to a control group, with 42.11% versus 13.62% according to the BDI assessment, highlighting the need for psychiatric evaluation and support for women with this syndrome.

This study identifies novel genetic variants in the NOTCH3 and HTRA1 genes associated with CADASIL and CARASIL, highlighting their potential in supporting clinical diagnosis and informing treatment strategies.

This study found that patients with vitiligo or alopecia areata have higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to healthy individuals, though no significant differences were observed between the two patient groups, highlighting the psychological impact of these dermatological conditions.

This study highlights the need for long-term monitoring of bariatric surgery patients due to postoperative complications like hair loss and vitamin deficiencies, despite improvements in psychological and physical symptoms.

This study, using interviews with educators from public and private schools in Cabanatuan City, found that resilience through faith and positivity helped them survive the challenges of Covid-19, highlighting the need for institutional support during health crises.

The researchers reported that COVID-induced telogen effluvium can occur after both severe and mild infections, potentially presenting earlier than other causes, and necessitates specific patient management due to its psychological impact.

This report describes two cases of third degree scalp burns from hair highlighting treatments, highlighting that conservative treatments are associated with prolonged healing, while surgical and psychological interventions result in better outcomes.

This study found that total head shaving during brain tumor surgery is significantly associated with lower postoperative self-esteem in patients, suggesting that minimizing shaving when possible could improve psychological recovery.

This study identified three novel genetic loci associated with PCOS and found similar genetic architecture across different diagnostic criteria, with evidence suggesting genetic links between PCOS and various metabolic and psychological traits.

This review discusses the adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors, finasteride and dutasteride, on sexual, psychological, and vascular health, emphasizing the need for physicians to inform patients of these risks.

This case study reports a 70-year-old man with treatment-resistant pityriasis rubra pilaris achieving complete clinical remission with ustekinumab, adding to evidence supporting biologic therapy when TNF inhibitors are unsuitable.

This article discusses diagnostic and treatment options for excessive hair growth in women, noting a need for holistic approaches to address associated psychological issues, but it does not present new clinical findings.

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.

In this review, anabolic steroid use was reported to increase risks such as cardiovascular issues, liver damage, endocrine disruptions, and musculoskeletal injuries, with psychological impacts also noted, underscoring the need for education and preventive strategies.