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March 2014 in “Body Image” This paper explores the social challenges individuals with medical hair loss face when using wigs, highlighting the complex identity management involved and the social obligations to disclose wig use to close ones.
February 2026 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” In this case study, a 38-year-old woman with female androgenetic alopecia experienced increased hair density and improved hair structure following ten microneedle mesotherapy sessions combined with saw palmetto supplementation, without adverse effects.
November 2025 in “Anxiety Stress & Coping” This study found that generalized anxiety disorder symptoms predicted higher emotional distress and hair cortisol concentration, with dominance unexpectedly increasing the impact of anxiety on hair cortisol.
October 2023 in “The Open public health journal” This study explored how alopecia impacts the socio-emotional lives and daily adaptation of women, finding that while not life-threatening, alopecia initially affects how they adjust to daily routines and perceive social and partner relationships.
September 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review found that hair transplantation can positively impact self-esteem and emotional well-being when patients are properly screened for psychological risk factors, but inadequate screening may lead to dissatisfaction or worsened mental health.