222 citations,
October 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss affects women's mental health more than men's, causing anxiety, low self-esteem, and social insecurity.
192 citations,
June 1992 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in men.
112 citations,
October 2005 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Minoxidil and finasteride can slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth, but won't restore all lost hair or reverse complete baldness.
64 citations,
May 2003 in “Journal of health psychology” Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
54 citations,
October 2019 in “Cochrane library” Some drugs may reduce prostatitis symptoms short-term with few side effects.
30 citations,
March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Young women with high male hormone levels or PCOS often feel more psychological distress and have a lower quality of life.
164 citations,
April 2008 in “Cochrane library” Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.
35 citations,
May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
24 citations,
July 2019 in “Cochrane library” Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
21 citations,
May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
6 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair loss affects women's self-esteem; treatments like minoxidil can help.
December 2023 in “Revista Urología Colombiana / Colombian Urology Journal” More research is needed to find effective treatments for sickle cell disease-related priapism.
23 citations,
April 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Dermatologists should screen for and manage psychological issues in patients with skin conditions to improve their quality of life.
6 citations,
August 2016 in “Journal of women & aging” Older women reported negative physical and psychological effects from Botox and facial fillers, feeling neglected by the medical system.
February 2024 in “International neuropsychiatric disease journal” Alopecia areata severely impacts quality of life, mental health, and work productivity.
September 2023 in “Deleted Journal” Post-bariatric surgery patients often face gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, dry skin, hair loss, and anxiety.
July 2019 in “Acta horticulturae” Horticultural therapy helped cancer patients feel hopeful and positive about their disease experience.
42 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Adult female acne requires a comprehensive treatment approach, including medical options and lifestyle changes, with attention to psychological well-being.
19 citations,
October 2012 in “Frontiers of Hormone Research” Lifestyle changes are the first step in treating infertility in PCOS, followed by medications like clomiphene and metformin, and then surgery if needed.
January 2024 in “International journal of yogic, human movement and sports sciences” Yoga Nidra improves well-being and reduces anxiety in women with PCOS.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Hair dyes and perms can damage hair and scalp, but using interventions can reduce harm.
January 2024 in “GeroScience” Using radiation to make mice's hair turn gray helps study and find ways to prevent or reverse hair graying.
10 citations,
January 2018 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” The document concludes that women with PCOS need a comprehensive care model that covers reproductive, metabolic, and psychological health to improve their quality of life.
November 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Hair loss can significantly impact a person's mental health, causing issues like anxiety and depression, and stress can trigger hair loss.
87 citations,
December 2015 in “Cochrane library” No single treatment is clearly effective for central serous chorioretinopathy.
20 citations,
November 2012 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hair diseases can have psychological effects and should be treated with a combination of psychosomatic care, therapy, and medication.
2 citations,
March 2004 in “Reviews in Gynaecological Practice” Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
1 citations,
April 2019 in “Endokrynologia Polska” Healthy diet and exercise are important for women with PCOS to manage weight and metabolic issues, and supplements like omega-3, vitamin D, and inositol may help.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
2 citations,
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Early treatment of acne is crucial to prevent scarring and psychological effects.