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Mental Health

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DiagnosisResearchMental Health
Trichotillomania: Hair Loss From an Underrecognised Mental Health Condition
Trichotillomania, compulsive hair pulling, affects approximately 1% of adults but is underdiagnosed because patients rarely volunteer the behaviour. Treatment requires recognising it.
Oct 29, 2025·8 months ago·Liam Foster
Mental HealthResearchDiagnosis
Hair Loss Awareness Without Anxiety: The Psychological Side That Matters
Hair loss causes psychological distress for many patients in ways disproportionate to its medical severity. Recognising and addressing this dimension improves outcomes.
Jul 13, 2025·12 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
Alopecia AreataMental HealthResearch
Stress-Induced Alopecia Areata: When Psychological Trauma Triggers Disease
Severe psychological stress can trigger alopecia areata onset or flares. The mechanism involves established connections between the nervous and immune systems.
Jun 12, 2025·about 1 year ago·Dr. Maya Chen

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