Evaluation of Quality of Life Among Turkish Women With Hirsutism: A Cross Sectional Study

September 2023 in “ DergiPark (Istanbul University) ”

Şükran Sarıgül Güdük, Sadiye Kuş

hirsutism Dermatology Life Quality Index DLQI

TLDR Hirsutism significantly lowers the quality of life for Turkish women.

The study aimed to evaluate the quality of life among Turkish women with hirsutism using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). It included 40 patients diagnosed with hirsutism, with a mean age of 21.4 years, and compared their DLQI scores to a control group of 18 women without hirsutism. The findings suggest that hirsutism significantly impairs the quality of life, highlighting the importance of considering cultural and societal norms when assessing the impact of hirsutism on individuals.

View this study on dergipark.org.tr →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Related Community Posts Join

6 / 29 results

community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

in Update 34 upvotes 6 years ago

The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.

community Currently Trending Twitter Post: Clascoterone Hailed as New Cure

in Research/Science 1899 upvotes 3 months ago

Clascoterone is being discussed as a promising new hair loss treatment, showing significant improvement in trials. Despite this, skepticism persists about its effectiveness, cost, and side effects, with some users preferring minoxidil and finasteride.

community Forgotten 'Total Revival' Stack

in Research/Science 42 upvotes 10 months ago

Cyclosporine A is discussed as a powerful hair growth stimulant, potentially more effective than minoxidil, but concerns about safety and side effects, including cancer risk, limit its use. The conversation highlights the need for further research and experimentation with topical application, despite its risks.

community Dutasteride is amazing even for women with FAGA!

in Female 151 upvotes 6 months ago

Dutasteride significantly improved hair health and reduced shedding for a woman with PCOS and hyperandrogenism, without causing depression or anxiety, unlike finasteride. Dutasteride also helped with PMDD symptoms and had no side effects, though it changed hair texture.

community Scalp tension and thickness of the galea aponeurotica, inflammation and potential treatment pathways

in Research/Science 3 years ago

Scalp tension potentially affecting hair loss, and potential treatments for male pattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.

community Minoxdil 2x/day, Nizoral 1-3x/week. Healthy diet and regular exercise. Dec 6th-Feb 6th.

in Progress Pictures 133 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatment with Minoxidil 2x/day, Nizoral 1-3x/week, healthy diet, and regular exercise showed great results in 2 months. No finasteride was mentioned.