research Trichotillomania: A 2003 Review
Trichotillomania, a disorder where people compulsively pull out their own hair, often starts around age 12, is more common in adult females, and can be treated with behavior therapy and medication.
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research Shorn Scalps and Perceptions of Male Dominance
Men with shaved heads are seen as more dominant but older and less attractive.
research Alopecia and Mood Stabilizers: Two Case Reports
Hair loss from mood stabilizers can grow back, but the reasons why are not fully understood.
research Safety and Tolerability of Antiepileptic Drugs in Women with Epilepsy: Literature Review and Own Data
Some epilepsy drugs can cause reproductive and cosmetic side effects in women and affect pregnancy, but most women still have healthy babies.
research Balint’s Syndrome—Missed or Mistaken?
The document concludes that early diagnosis of Balint's syndrome is crucial for effective treatment and that understanding drug interactions, like between ritonavir and statins, is important for patient care.
research Alopecia Areata Associated With Haloperidol Decanoate Long-Acting Injection
Haloperidol decanoate can cause alopecia areata.
research 28-Year-Old Female with Diffuse Thinning of the Scalp After Isotretinoin and Oral Contraceptives
Some hair loss from medication may reverse after stopping the drug, but treatment options are limited and ongoing research is needed.
research Pharmacologic Management of Acute Attacks of Migraine and Prevention of Migraine Headache
Use NSAIDs for immediate migraine relief and β-blockers for prevention; tailor treatment to the individual.
research Society for Endocrinology Guidelines for Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Male Hypogonadism
Testosterone replacement is recommended for men with low testosterone levels and symptoms of hypogonadism.
research Alopecia Due to Psychotropic Medications
Some psychotropic medications can rarely cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs usually reverses the condition.
research The Role of Cognitions and Beliefs in Trichotillomania: A Qualitative Study Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Cognitions significantly influence Trichotillomania, suggesting cognitive therapies could help.
research Bupropion for the Treatment of Fluoxetine Non-Responsive Trichotillomania: A Case Report
Bupropion may help treat trichotillomania when fluoxetine doesn't work.
research Hair Loss Due to Methylphenidate Use: A Case Study
Methylphenidate can cause hair loss, which stops when the drug is discontinued.
research Venlafaxine Induced Hair Loss: A Case Report
Venlafaxine can cause hair loss, which stops after discontinuation.
research Pleural Effusion Associated With Divalproex Sodium
Divalproex sodium can cause pleural effusion, which stops when the drug is discontinued.
research Hair Loss, Body Height and Attractiveness Malus for Men
Men with hair loss are seen as less attractive and shorter, and height is a key factor in attractiveness ratings.
research Toupee or Not Toupee? Social Perceptions of Male Pattern Baldness
Wearing a toupee makes men seem more attractive and slightly healthier, but doesn't change how confident they appear.
research Perfectionism and Baldness Distress in Men
Men who are perfectionists feel more upset about baldness, partly due to aging anxiety.
research Toward a Unifying Hypothesis for Redesigned Lipid Catabolism as a Clinical Target in Advanced, Treatment-Resistant Carcinomas
Targeting lipid metabolism can help treat advanced, resistant cancers.
research Social Pharmacology: Integrating Pharmaceutical and Social Science Research on Drug Effects
The conclusion is that combining social and cultural factors with pharmaceutical research could improve our understanding of how drugs work.