1 citations,
March 2022 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Adding TERT and BMI1 to certain skin cells can improve their ability to create hair follicles in mice.
46 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with hair loss conditions experience more anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life than those without these conditions.
8 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Many patients with Alopecia Areata in Korea experience anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life, which are often unrelated to the severity of hair loss.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Cureus” Patients with chronic skin disorders often experience depression, anxiety, and reduced quality of life and may benefit from psychiatric help.
May 2023 in “Dermatology online journal” Kids with vitiligo, psoriasis, or alopecia areata are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and social challenges.
16 citations,
January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Most patients with cicatricial alopecias face significant psychological and social challenges due to their hair loss.
January 2021 in “Brazilian Journal of Development” Female hair loss causes emotional distress and needs holistic treatment.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects self-esteem and daily stress, especially in young men.
January 2021 in “Menoufia Medical Journal (Print)” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects emotions and self-confidence, especially in younger people.
28 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Women with scarring alopecia have a lower quality of life and more anxiety and depression than those with non-scarring alopecia.
1 citations,
March 2012 in “Indian Journal of Rheumatology” Most lupus patients in the study experienced hair loss, which greatly affected their mental and social well-being.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss greatly affects women's quality of life, causing mild depression and anxiety, and increases medical expenses.
27 citations,
January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Healthcare workers in Turkey experienced more skin problems due to frequent handwashing and wearing masks and gloves during the COVID-19 outbreak.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.
74 citations,
January 1998 in “Dermatology” Men who think they are losing hair feel worse about themselves, especially if they are younger.
7 citations,
March 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Stress can trigger or worsen alopecia areata.
6 citations,
May 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The study suggests pandemic stress might worsen or trigger hair loss problems.
15 citations,
January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” Wigs significantly improve the well-being of people with severe hair loss.
19 citations,
October 2020 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hair loss can lead to significant stigma and lower quality of life, especially for women and those with certain types of alopecia.
January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” A 5-year-old boy with alopecia totalis had temporary hair regrowth with treatment but relapsed, highlighting the need for thorough investigation and holistic care.
25 citations,
August 2021 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” COVID-19 infection can significantly cause temporary hair loss.
6 citations,
July 2017 in “Case Reports” Hair loss, known as androgenic alopecia, can start in teenage years and may not always be hormone-related. It's important to do extra tests in young cases and remember it can greatly affect a teenager's mental health.
3 citations,
April 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Different methods, including stress management, healthy diet, supplements, and treatments like minoxidil, can help hair grow back after COVID-19 related hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2002 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” Topiramate may cause reversible hair loss.
June 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” People with facial disfigurements are judged more negatively, highlighting the social benefits of corrective surgery.
7 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin changes like hair loss, white patches, and nail changes are common in children after bone marrow transplants, often linked to chronic rejection.
5 citations,
March 2023 in “Cancer” Oncologists should better understand the unique impact of hair loss on Black breast cancer patients to offer more compassionate care.
October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Using lidocaine before keloid injections makes the treatment more comfortable for patients.
43 citations,
September 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.
May 2015 in “Cancer research” After chemotherapy for early breast cancer, 33.4% of patients had long-term significant hair loss, with some hair regrowth over time, but treatments for hair loss were largely ineffective.