January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses the psychological and social challenges of hirsutism in women and suggests that eflornithine cream may offer a small quality of life improvement for affected individuals, though with limited evidence.
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September 2018 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This study found that hair transplant surgery significantly improves health utility scores compared to untreated androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, as perceived by laypeople.
March 2026 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that ritlecitinib 50 mg is cost-effective compared to no treatment for patients in Japan with alopecia areata and significant scalp hair loss, demonstrating an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio below the country's cost-effectiveness threshold.
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March 1995 in “Annals of Oncology” This study reported that palliative chemotherapy prolonged overall and quality-adjusted survival in patients with advanced gastric cancer, with improved quality of life compared to best supportive care, but increased costs.
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August 2005 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” This study observed that women aged 63 with androgenetic alopecia had higher insulin resistance and more role limitations due to physical health compared to those with normal hair.
