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research Quality of Life Measurement in Alopecia Areata: Position Statement of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Task Force on Quality of Life and Patient-Oriented Outcomes
Use specific tools to measure quality of life in alopecia areata patients and improve future treatments.
research Measuring Patient Quality of Life Following Treatment for Alopecia
Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
research The Role of Therapy in Impairing Quality of Life in Dermatological Patients: A Multinational Study
Skin treatment can lower life quality for patients with skin conditions.
research Questionnaire Modifications and Alternative Scoring Methods of the Dermatology Life Quality Index: A Systematic Review
There is a significant need for better-validated quality of life tools in dermatology.
research The Psychosocial Burden of Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Multicentre Study Among Dermatological Outpatients in 13 European Countries
People with hair loss conditions experience more anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life than those without these conditions.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity POV: Your hair is falling out.
Potential treatments for hair loss, including the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community 6 months progress no fin 27m topical foam minox
The user has been using 5% Minoxidil foam twice daily, microneedling every two weeks, and Nizoral 2% shampoo weekly for hair loss treatment. They've seen improvements in their hairline and eyelashes, and are considering adding finasteride to their regimen.
community 1MG Fin 14 Months Results
A user's 14-month journey with finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral to treat hair loss. They experienced some side effects such as ball ache, needing to pee constantly, and less semen, but the results were generally positive.
community Started balding at 20, tried everything, gave up. Then got a custom hair piece & it helped me embrace being bald! AMA
A user who started balding at 20 trying different treatments to combat hair loss before eventually embracing being bald and getting a custom hair piece as an option. Various people commented on his looks with and without the wig, generally agreeing that he looked better bald.
community Giving up on ever feeling comfortable in my body
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.