13 citations
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April 2021 in “Value in Health” This review categorizes 59 modifications of the Dermatology Life Quality Index across multiple studies, highlighting the need for further validation of these customized health-related quality of life tools in dermatology.
December 2025 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University” This study examined the relationships between the Dermatology Life Quality Index and trichoscopic and clinical-anamnestic characteristics in young Ukrainian men with alopecia areata, finding varying strengths of mostly non-significant correlations, especially in those with grade I and III alopecia.
2 citations
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April 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study found that although both adults and adolescents with alopecia areata experience a significant quality of life impact from ≥50% scalp hair loss, the impact is greater for adolescents, as indicated by their higher Dermatology Life Quality Index scores.
8 citations
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November 2024 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This review summarizes existing validation research on the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), highlighting its reliability and responsiveness while identifying the need for further validation regarding racial and ethnic inclusivity.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that patients with recurrent dermatophytosis experienced significant impairment in quality of life, suggesting the importance of early treatment and counseling to reduce psychosocial effects.