67 citations
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July 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” This review discusses the complex relationship between stress and various skin conditions, highlighting the role of the skin in the stress response and the brain-skin communication pathways, but reports no new research findings.
2 citations
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September 2021 This study aimed to explore the demographic factors linked to stress-induced hair loss among medical students, although it reports no new results on this relationship.
January 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This review summarizes the physiological relationship between stress and hair loss, focusing on how stress impacts hair growth and the molecular mechanisms involved, but reports no new results.
35 citations
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January 2024 in “BioMolecular Concepts” This review discusses the relationship between oxidative stress and polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for further research into therapeutic strategies.
40 citations
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” This article reviews the relationship between scalp conditions and hair health, suggesting that shampoos with Malassezia inhibitory agents may help reduce premature hair loss, but it presents no new clinical results.
September 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review discusses the relationship between physical activity and skin aging, highlighting that regular moderate exercise may benefit skin health but excessive exercise could increase oxidative stress and damage.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “ScholarWorks (Walden University)” This study observed a significant relationship between intrinsic religiosity and conservative political orientation, contributing to understanding stress differences and potential for reducing healthcare costs.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” In this study, researchers examined the relationship between stress resistance and coping strategies in 87 operational law enforcement officers, finding a positive correlation with "Active coping" and negative correlations with strategies like "Mental withdrawal" and "Denial," which may inform programs to enhance stress resistance.
12 citations
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July 2013 in “Circulation” This article discusses the relationship between mitochondrial DNA damage and atherosclerosis, suggesting that mtDNA damage may increase plaque vulnerability independent of reactive oxygen species, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that in patients with seborrheic dermatitis, higher BMI and poor nutrition habits, such as increased consumption of bread and margarine, were associated with more severe disease, and these patients also experienced higher anxiety and stress levels compared to healthy controls.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This study highlights the importance of creating targeted psychological support activities for war veterans, as the findings suggest these interventions can help correct maladaptive behaviors and enhance stress coping strategies, ultimately aiding veterans in their rehabilitation and social adaptation.
January 2013 in “Women in Higher Education” This article discusses the impact of stress on women's health and performance, emphasizing how managing stress through physical well-being, relaxation techniques, and relationships can enhance happiness and leadership.
November 2024 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study found that hair steroid analysis effectively detected increased hormone levels from both a single testosterone dose and laboratory-induced stress, revealing individual context factors like relationship status also impact hair hormone concentrations.
43 citations
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March 2011 in “Journal of psychosomatic research” This study found that children with alopecia areata experienced more stressful life events and excreted higher levels of catecholamines compared to healthy siblings.
4 citations
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March 2023 in “PubMed” This article discusses the association between COVID-19 infection and hair loss and reports no new clinical findings on the link or underlying mechanisms involved.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers found that stress likely triggers symmetrical alopecia in Formosan macaques in Mt. Longevity, Taiwan, with higher stress hormone levels associated with the condition.
1 citations
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June 2003 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review analyzes the relationship between stress and skin disease, finding clearer evidence for stress exacerbating psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, while its role in other conditions remains uncertain.
August 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study highlights that stress and coping styles significantly influence the symptom severity of Indian women with PCOS, emphasizing a need for culturally appropriate interventions to improve quality of life.
July 2024 in “Occupational Medicine” This study found that among Japanese full-time employees, cortisol levels in hair were negatively associated with aversive coping and emotional support-seeking tendencies, while dehydroepiandrosterone levels were linked to job confidence.
October 2022 in “European heart journal” In this study, stress levels measured through hair cortisol concentration gradually increased in the days before an acute myocardial infarction, peaking 15 days before the episode in male patients.
28 citations
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May 2014 in “PubMed” This study found that increased hair cortisol levels, indicating stress, were associated with greater hair loss in captive rhesus macaques, although the causality of this relationship remains unclear.
24 citations
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October 2018 in “Addiction Biology” This study found that alcohol dependence is associated with altered HPA axis functioning, with AD patients showing higher hair cortisol concentrations and reduced ACTH and cortisol levels, irrespective of childhood maltreatment history.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Hair Therapy & Transplantation” This study reviewed the relationship between nutrients and hair loss, emphasizing that individual nutritional deficiencies require specific attention for effective non-pathological treatment, rather than relying on generic dietary supplements often based on tradition or commercial reasons.
November 2022 in “Revista Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile” This review discusses the potential relationship between Telogen effluvium and COVID-19 and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the impact on patients' lives and the need for further investigation.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review examines the complex relationship between hair loss, particularly in alopecia areata, and psychological/psychiatric conditions, concluding that stress and emotional factors frequently contribute to hair loss or alter treatment choices; it reports no new results.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This paper proposes an integrated model suggesting that psychological stress, sleep disturbances, nutrition, lifestyle, and various biological factors collectively influence hair health, including hair loss and premature greying.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study synthesizes evidence on the complex interplay between stress, sleep, nutrition, lifestyle, and systemic health and their impact on hair health, encompassing premature greying, hair loss, and follicle cycling.
June 2026 in “Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study explored the relationship between menopause symptoms and hair cortisol concentrations among midlife Latinas, finding that vasomotor symptoms were associated with higher hair cortisol levels, suggesting a link warranting further investigation with larger sample sizes and multiple time points.
April 2026 in “Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study found a partial positive association between adulthood stressor exposure and hair cortisol levels, but noted inconsistent results across two studies, reflecting variability seen in previous research.
1 citations
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November 2017 in “EMJ Dermatology” This review discusses the relationship between stress and skin disorders, highlighting psychodermatoses and recommending mind-body techniques and collaborative care involving dermatology, psychiatry, and psychology, without reporting new clinical results.