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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 The Type of Androgenetic Alopecia and Quality of Life in Male Patients

April 2022 in “Journal of the Medical Sciences”

More severe hair loss worsens quality of life in men.

research Translation Into Spanish Language (Mexico), Transcultural Adaptation, and Validation of the Quality of Life Questionnaire in Female Pattern Hair Loss

November 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders”

The Spanish version of the WAA-QoL questionnaire is reliable and valid for assessing quality of life in women with hair loss.

A 6-Month Prospective Study on Efficacy, Safety, and Quality of Life Profiles of Extended-Release Formulation of Valproate in Patients with Epilepsy

research A 6-Month Prospective Study on Efficacy, Safety, and Quality of Life Profiles of Extended-Release Formulation of Valproate in Patients with Epilepsy

13 citations, October 2010 in “Seizure”

Extended-release valproate effectively reduced seizures and improved quality of life in epilepsy patients over 6 months, with some side effects.

research Use of Call Center Methodology to Collect Quality of Life Data in a Clinical Trial: A Case Study of Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema

November 2010 in “Value in Health”

Using a call center to collect data in a trial for eye disease in diabetics led to high response rates and very little missing information.

research Development of a Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Women with Androgenetic Alopecia

31 citations, November 2000 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

WAA-QOL measures impact of hair loss on women's well-being.

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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 1854 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.