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This case report describes a 23-year-old Asian woman with fluoxetine non-responsive trichotillomania who showed significant improvement with bupropion and cognitive behavior therapy, though confirmation in larger trials is needed.

This study found that bupropion was associated with a higher risk of hair loss compared to other antidepressants, with paroxetine presenting the lowest risk.

This study found that bupropion SR may improve symptoms in female trichotillomania patients who did not respond to SSRIs, with benefits maintained through a 16-month follow-up.

This study found that most men with alopecia experience significant psychosocial concerns, such as depleted confidence and lower wellbeing, yet seldom seek support, suggesting a disconnect likely influenced by masculine norms, particularly impacting those identifying as sexual minorities.

In this systematic literature review, researchers reported that Moringa oleifera Lamk. leaf extract may serve as a potential anti-acne agent, demonstrated by its ability to inhibit the growth of acne-causing bacteria in laboratory settings.

This study found that long-hair follicular unit excision for hairline restoration resulted in high patient satisfaction, with a 93% graft survival rate and improved quality of life scores postoperatively.

In this study, nearly 38% of Saudi women with PCOS reported extremely severe depression and extreme anxiety, with higher rates linked to young age, divorce, lifestyle advice, and higher BMI.

The antidepressant escitalopram likely caused hair loss in a patient.

This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome reported a poorer health-related quality of life compared to women in the general population and patients with other medical conditions.

This manuscript reviews the latest understanding of alopecia areata's pathogenesis, highlighting the roles of genetic, immunological, and environmental factors, with a focus on immune responses involving IFN-γ and cytotoxic CD8+ T-cells as key contributors to hair follicle inflammation and function disruption without follicle destruction.

This study developed the Women's Androgenetic Alopecia Quality of Life Questionnaire, which shows high reliability and internal consistency for assessing the impact of AGA on women's quality of life.

This review discusses the unmet supportive care needs of men and women experiencing chemotherapy-induced alopecia and reports no new results, urging healthcare providers to tailor interventions to individual patient needs.

This study found that patients with non-classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency do not appear to be at risk of short adult stature despite increased bone age in childhood.

This study developed the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcome (AAPPO), a new tool designed to measure and capture the symptoms and impacts of alopecia areata that matter most to patients.

This study found that ChatGPT provided fairly accurate answers to common psoriasis-related questions, as rated by medical experts, although it doesn't fully replace professional medical judgment or diagnosis.

This study found that in vitro, the methanolic extract of Musa Acuminata bract was effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, suggesting potential use for treating bacterial infections.

This study explored the psychological experiences of Black women with autoimmune alopecia, revealing that cultural significance of hair and social support are crucial factors, and suggesting a need for increased awareness and targeted support from health professionals and communities.

This review identified and evaluated polycystic ovary syndrome models of care, finding that only three fully aligned with international guidelines and generally received positive feedback on satisfaction; just one showed an impact on patients' BMI.

This study found that finasteride treatment was effective for male pattern alopecia and that hair loss significantly impacted patients' quality of life and psychological well-being.

This study found that children with alopecia areata had more neglectful family environments and higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to healthy control peers, suggesting a psychosomatic component to the condition.

This review discusses the ethical challenges in aesthetic medicine related to practice boundaries, specialist training, and the influence of social media, and reports no new findings.

This study reported that among 1337 patients receiving biocompatible artificial hair implants, common side effects included mild inflammation (7%) and itching (<3%), while patient satisfaction was high at 96%, though COVID-19 may have impacted some results.

This study found that premature graying significantly impacts the quality of life among affected individuals, reporting profound effects on psychological and social well-being, including guilt and mood fluctuations.

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.

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.

In this study, researchers developed and tested an herbal antidandruff shampoo using plant extracts like neem, fenugreek seed, aloe vera, and clove, demonstrating antibacterial and antifungal activity against common scalp microbes and offering a potential natural alternative for dandruff treatment.

This review analyzes quality of life instruments for pediatric alopecia areata and reports inconsistencies in their coverage, suggesting the need for new tools to comprehensively assess all affected life aspects.

In this study, female patients with mixed alopecia reported significantly lower quality of life compared to those with metabolic alopecia, with poorer psychological well-being and personal fulfillment, linked closely to mental maladaptation severity, suggesting a biopsychosocial treatment approach.

This study concluded that dermatologists are integral to the care of cancer survivors by shifting focus from symptomatic skin treatment to preventive and rehabilitative strategies that enhance long-term skin health and quality of life post-oncology therapy.

Facial aesthetic procedures improve quality of life for transgender individuals.