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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 in Alopecia Areata: A Study of 60 Cases

44 citations , August 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Alopecia areata seriously lowers quality of life, especially affecting self-image, mental health, and social life.

research Validation of an Egyptian Arabic Version of Skindex-16 and Quality of Life Measurement in Egyptian Patients with Skin Disease

17 citations , July 2017 in “International Journal of Behavioral Medicine”

The Egyptian Arabic Skindex-16 is a reliable way to measure how skin diseases affect quality of life in Egyptian patients.

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.

research The Impact of Androgenic Alopecia on the Quality of Life of Male Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study

October 2023 in “Cureus”

Hair loss significantly lowers life quality, especially in young men, with most patients unhappy with treatment effectiveness.

research Six Weeks Finasteride Monotherapy Before TURP: Does It Improve Quality of Life in Early Postoperative Period?

3 citations , July 2018 in “African Journal of Urology”

Finasteride before TURP reduces blood loss and slightly improves early postoperative quality of life.

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community 8 week - sharing Finasteride blood test update

in Progress Pictures 6 upvotes 2 years 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 Efficacy and Tolerability of N-Acetyl-Cysteine for Treatment of The Early-onset Androgenetic Alopecia in Men

in Research/Science 28 upvotes 4 years ago

N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) was found to improve hair parameters in men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia, showing increased terminal hair count and decreased vellus hair count, with good tolerability. NAC, used alone or with minoxidil, may help due to its antioxidant properties, though its effectiveness can vary among individuals.

community I cannot even tolerate Nutrafol

in Product 6 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experienced side effects from finasteride and Nutrafol, opting for non-hormonal treatments like minoxidil, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. Others discussed using Dutasteride, Biotin, and minoxidil with varying success and side effects.

community Transformation from balding to…

in Progress Pictures 1854 upvotes 2 years 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.