January 2021 in “Menoufia Medical Journal (Print)” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects emotions and self-confidence, especially in younger people.
2 citations,
November 2018 in “PubMed” Androgenetic alopecia slightly affects quality of life but can significantly impact self-esteem and social interactions for some.
85 citations,
August 2018 in “Psychological Medicine” Women with PCOS are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and stress.
19 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Alopecia patients struggle with emotions and stress, and improving emotional intelligence may help manage hair loss.
36 citations,
September 2001 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride doesn't reduce sexual function in people with hair loss.
23 citations,
August 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Both androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata negatively impact quality of life, with no significant difference between them.
9 citations,
February 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil 3% lotion is effective and safe for increasing beard hair count.
September 2023 in “International journal of Unani and integrative medicine” Hair loss patterns are linked to temperament and can help diagnose it.
37 citations,
April 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Genetic and environmental factors, like smoking and exercise, affect male hair loss.
35 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” Women with PCOS tend to have higher anxiety and depression levels compared to healthy women.
21 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology” Women with PCOS have more emotional and body image issues than healthy women.
5 citations,
June 2019 in “Dermatopathology” Histopathology is not reliable for detecting early fibrosis in traction alopecia or for showing how severe it is.
86 citations,
July 2012 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” There may be a connection between Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planus Pigmentosus, and more research is needed to confirm this.
1 citations,
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
16 citations,
February 2017 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The new visual scale is a quick and effective way to measure hair loss in women.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss may experience more stress, anxiety, and depression, and have lower levels of BDNF, which could predict the psychological impact.
Hair loss significantly lowers life quality, especially in young men, with most patients unhappy with treatment effectiveness.
April 2023 in “JMIR. Journal of medical internet research/Journal of medical internet research” The EVInews database provides significantly higher quality information than web-based sources for pharmacists.
4 citations,
January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Androgenetic alopecia significantly affects quality of life, especially for women, who are more willing to pay for treatment.
1 citations,
February 2024 in “Environmental health perspectives” Exposure to certain metals may worsen attention-related behaviors in adolescents, with stronger effects in females.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Most hospitalized COVID-19 survivors in the study experienced long-term symptoms, affecting their daily life and mental functions.
December 2023 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” Hair loss in Saudi Arabia causes a low psychosocial impact, with less effect on those without a family history of hair loss.
October 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” Acne and hair loss in women can greatly lower their quality of life, but having polycystic ovarian syndrome does not.
39 citations,
November 2015 in “Nanomedicine” Improved Finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
11 citations,
August 2018 in “Medicine” Hair loss in Chinese college students leads to various psychological issues, so treatment should address both hair loss and mental health.
39 citations,
April 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Skin diseases are very common in poor areas, and there's a need for affordable ways to manage and improve skin health.
20 citations,
October 2018 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.
19 citations,
March 2008 in “Nature clinical practice endocrinology & metabolism” A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.
10 citations,
July 2021 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” Lupus patients' body image issues significantly affect their mental health and need more support.
8 citations,
June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss lowers quality of life, causing embarrassment, frustration, and sexual rejection.