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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, 2025·10 months ago·Liam Foster, MSc
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·about 1 year ago·Dr. Maya Chen, MD, PhD
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, MD, PhD

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