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Glossary Quality of Life

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 cutaneous lupus erythematosus

158 citations , March 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

In this study, cutaneous lupus erythematosus was associated with significantly impaired quality of life, particularly affecting emotional well-being, compared to other dermatologic and chronic medical conditions.

Quality of Life Assessment in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: Results of a Prospective, Multicenter Study

research Quality of Life Assessment in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: Result of a Prospective, Multicenter Study

101 citations , January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology”

In this study, researchers found that androgenetic alopecia significantly harms quality of life, particularly in younger patients, those with more severe or long-term alopecia, and those who have sought non-medical hair care.

research Clinical severity does not reliably predict quality of life in women with alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, or androgenic alopecia

86 citations , May 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that patients with alopecia perceive their hair loss as more severe than dermatologists do, and their own ratings of hair loss severity better reflect their quality of life impacts.

research Quality of Life, Burden of Disease, Co-morbidities, and Systemic Effects in Vitiligo Patients

79 citations , March 2017 in “Dermatologic clinics”

This review discusses the complex systemic nature of vitiligo and its associations with autoimmune conditions, emphasizing the need for increased understanding and awareness of related comorbidities and psychological effects.

research Features Associated With Quality of Life Impairment in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patients

61 citations , April 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine”

This study found that hidradenitis suppurativa significantly impaired quality of life in German patients, with severity linked to skin and certain extra-cutaneous changes, but not reduced by surgical or conventional medicamentous treatments.

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community What quality of life improvements are you looking forward to once your hair improves.

21 upvotes 3 months ago

People are looking forward to improved self-confidence and freedom from weather-related hair concerns after hair restoration. Treatments mentioned include medications and hair transplants.

community M25 Dutasteride is the best thing that ever happened to me

in Update 90 upvotes 6 months ago

A 25-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride, experiencing significant hair regrowth and improved hair quality after 6 months, taking it three times a week. The user stopped finasteride entirely, citing dutasteride's longer half-life as more effective.

community 25M 4 months Fin + oral Min keep hope

230 upvotes 11 months ago

A 25-year-old male shared his hair loss journey, using finasteride and oral minoxidil, which improved his hair density and quality. He also addressed dermatitis with exfoliation and anti-dandruff shampoo, and emphasized the importance of a healthy scalp and lifestyle changes.

community Hair transplant, dutasteride and topical minoxidil. Back from the dead.

in Progress Pictures 64 upvotes 1 year ago

A 24-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey, which included a hair transplant in Turkey, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. They also started testosterone replacement therapy, which improved their quality of life and hair condition, and they now feel confident and satisfied with the results.

community Finasteride won’t make all your problems go away

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 323 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared that while finasteride improved their hair, it didn't solve all their insecurities, suggesting that self-acceptance is key. Others in the conversation expressed varying opinions, with some feeling that finasteride significantly boosted their confidence and quality of life, while others acknowledged it as a solution to hair loss but not a cure-all for other personal issues.

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