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GlossaryQuality of Life (QoL)

individual's overall well-being and life satisfaction

Quality of Life (QoL) refers to an individual's overall well-being, encompassing physical health, psychological state, level of independence, social relationships, and their relationship to salient features of their environment. It is a broad concept that includes subjective evaluations of both positive and negative aspects of life, and is often used in healthcare to assess the impact of diseases, treatments, and health policies on patients' daily lives.

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research Quality of Life Assessment in Patients with Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia in the People's Republic of China

January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”

Hair loss from alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia moderately affects the quality of life, especially in younger patients and those with long-term hair loss, impacting both their physical and emotional well-being.

research Effect of Wigs on Perceived Quality of Life in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients

5 citations, December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatology”

Wigs greatly improve life quality for hair loss patients.

Disease Burden, Clinical Management, and Unmet Treatment Need of Patients With Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata: Consensus Statements, Insights, and Practices From CERTAAE Delphi Panel

research Disease Burden, Clinical Management, and Unmet Treatment Need of Patients With Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata: Consensus Statements, Insights, and Practices From CERTAAE Delphi Panel

April 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine”

Alopecia Areata significantly lowers quality of life and current treatments are inadequate, highlighting a need for better therapies and standardized treatment protocols.

research Study of Quality of Life in Patients with Premature Graying of Hair in Western Indian Population

1 citations, February 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology”

Premature graying of hair significantly harms psychological and social wellbeing.

research Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients With Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Tertiary Care Hospital in India

April 2024 in “International journal of community medicine and public health/International journall of community medicine and public health”

Female pattern hair loss greatly lowers quality of life, especially in young women.

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community 8 week - sharing Finasteride blood test update

in Progress Pictures 6 upvotes 1 year ago

A 32-year-old male started taking 0.5mg of finasteride daily for hair thinning and, after 8 weeks, experienced a 70% reduction in DHT and an increase in estradiol; he is currently in the shedding phase of treatment and questioning if the dosage is correct based on his DHT levels. He began with a lower dose due to already low normal testosterone and DHT levels.

community Transformation from balding to…

in Progress Pictures 1855 upvotes 1 year ago

The user, Lofi-luu, shared their transformation from balding to having a full head of hair after getting a hair transplant and using finasteride for almost 2 years. They also discussed their workout routine and emphasized the importance of not letting balding hold them back in life.