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July 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review discusses synthetic and nonsynthetic wigs for alopecia and reports no new results; it aims to inform physicians on advising patients about available wig options.
November 2025 in “Journal of Disease and Public Health” This systematic review found that 5%–10% of COVID-19 cases develop long-term sequelae like neurocognitive impairment and cardiovascular damage, with higher risks in women and severe cases. Vaccination may reduce these risks, but further evidence is needed to confirm its efficacy.
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December 2023 in “Psychiatry Neurology and Medical Psychology” Alopecia can lead to mental health issues, so treatment should address both skin and emotional health.
May 2021 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” This review discusses recent advances in the understanding of follicular melanogenesis and its pathological changes, particularly how these changes are associated with specific disease phenotypes, but it reports no new results.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review discusses the discrepancy between the public's growing interest in acne and the declining research funding, highlighting specific research areas that are either growing or underfunded.
January 2013 in “Вестник Пермского государственного гуманитарно-педагогического университета. Серия № 1. Психологические и педагогические науки” This review article discusses the potential benefits of advanced nanocarrier- and microneedle-based transdermal drug delivery systems for treating skin diseases, but reports no new clinical results.
March 2005 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” Scoparone may help promote hair growth or address hair loss.
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September 2001 in “European Journal of Cancer Care” This literature study reviews the consequences of hair loss due to chemotherapy and nursing care interventions but reports no new clinical results.
March 2024 in “Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi SBE Dergisi” In this study, a child with Alopecia Areata underwent art therapy, leading to reduced anxiety and stress levels and improved emotional expression and motivation for treatment, suggesting art therapy as a suitable psychosocial intervention for this condition.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses various forms of hair loss and their psychological impacts, noting the lack of definitive treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
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June 1983 in “Archives of dermatology” This article reviews the development and theories of psychosomatic concepts in dermatology, outlining classifications of psychocutaneous disease and suggesting improvements in clinical practice, without reporting new research results.
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January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 73.9% of patients with cicatricial alopecia reported moderate to severe psychosocial impacts, highlighting the importance of addressing psychological aspects in treatment.
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September 2024 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This review provides an overview of androgenetic alopecia, detailing its causes, diagnostic methods, and current treatments, noting that combination therapies show promise but newer options like cell-based treatments require more research.
June 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” In this study involving patients with Multiple Sclerosis, higher hair cortisol levels and being Black were linked to poorer cognitive performance, while increased perceived stress and depression were associated with greater fatigue, highlighting distinct associations between objective and subjective stress measures and MS-related outcomes.
Some TikTok hair loss remedies like rosemary oil, onion juice, and garlic gel show promise, but more research is needed and they might delay proper treatment.
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August 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article discusses body-focused repetitive behaviors like trichotillomania and excoriation disorder, noting their higher prevalence than previously thought and the importance of dermatologic and psychiatric assessment in treatment; it reports no new clinical results.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Sociology” This article argues that the promissory discourse in the anti-ageing treatments market exploits societal anxieties about ageing, but its long-term sustainability is questionable as many promises remain undeliverable.
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January 2024 in “Preprints.org” This study estimated the economic burden of alopecia areata in Romania for 2022, finding costs of 46.289 million EUR for adult and 1.89 million EUR for pediatric cases.
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January 2010 Asian women experiencing hair loss often feel embarrassed and unhappy, but hair transplantation can offer natural-looking results and improve their self-confidence.
May 2026 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” This study observed that among 84 patients with alopecia areata, the majority were aware of the condition before diagnosis and perceived it as hereditary or exacerbated by stress, highlighting the need for both medical and psychosocial support to enhance their quality of life.
September 2025 in “Middle East Current Psychiatry” In this study, caregivers of patients with chronic skin diseases such as psoriasis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata reported significant burdens, including stress and lack of time, which negatively impacted their quality of life, particularly in those caring for psoriasis patients.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report details a 73-year-old woman with significant hirsutism and hair loss linked to a rare ovarian Leydig cell tumor, which was resolved by bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, normalizing her testosterone levels and addressing her symptoms.
This review discusses the biology and markers of bladder and prostate cancers while highlighting ongoing trials for chemoprevention interventions, including vitamins and drugs like finasteride and oltipraz, but reports no new clinical results.
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April 2015 in “Cell” This study found that patterned hair plucking in mice triggers a collective regeneration response in nearby unplucked hair follicles via a quorum sensing mechanism involving immune signaling.
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November 2013 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the chronic nature of acne and its association with various systemic diseases, but reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further study on its nutritional or genetic links.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses the psychological impact of alopecia on women and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the effect on self-esteem and quality of life.
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April 2011 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare” 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.
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March 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The pandemic has pushed dermatology education and care to adopt digital solutions, which are effective and likely to continue post-pandemic.
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July 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today” This review addresses the limited efficacy of current treatments for male pattern baldness and explains that emerging genetic insights could lead to more effective future therapies.
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November 2021 in “Environmental Health” This commentary discusses how environmental epidemiology has largely neglected the impact of racism on health outcomes, suggesting various solutions to better integrate these considerations into research.