research Female Pattern Alopecia: Current Perspectives
Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
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research ‘You Lose Your Hair, What’s the Big Deal?’ I Was So Embarrassed, I Was So Self-Conscious, I Was So Depressed: A Qualitative Interview Study to Understand the Psychosocial Burden of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.
research Association of Epidemiological and Biochemical Factors with Premature Graying of Hair: A Case-Control Study
Genetics and nutritional deficiencies are key factors in premature graying of hair.
research Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: Treatable and Worth Treating
Treating hair loss in both men and women is effective and improves quality of life.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
research Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life in Children and Adults With Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
People with alopecia areata are more likely to have anxiety and depression and a lower quality of life.
research Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Psychosocial Disease Burden: A Cross-Sectional Survey Among Polish Men
Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects self-esteem and daily stress, especially in young men.
research Evaluation of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia in Shanghai: A Cross-Sectional Study
Androgenetic alopecia significantly affects mental health and quality of life, highlighting the need for psychiatric evaluations.
research Quality of Life and Its Association With Androgenetic Alopecia Patients in Shanghai: A Cross-Sectional Study
Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects quality of life, especially in younger, less educated, single, and rural individuals.
research Possible Protective Effect of Hydroxychloroquine on Delaying the Occurrence of Integument Damage in Lupus: Data from a Multiethnic Cohort
Hydroxychloroquine may help delay skin damage in lupus patients.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: Current Treatment Concepts
Minoxidil 2% and 5% are common treatments for female pattern hair loss, with other options including anti-androgens, oral contraceptives, and hair transplantation.
research Photobiomodulation Therapy in Management of Cancer Therapy-Induced Side Effects: WALT Position Paper 2022
Photobiomodulation therapy helps manage cancer treatment side effects but needs more research for optimization.
research Influence of Knowledge and Beliefs on Consumption of Performance Enhancing Agents in North-Western Saudi Arabia
More knowledge about the risks of performance-enhancing agents leads to less use in north-western Saudi Arabia.
research A Gender Hypothesis of Sex Disparities in Adverse Drug Events
Gendered social factors, not just biology, contribute to sex differences in adverse drug events.
research Association Between Genetically Predicted Leukocyte Telomere Length and Non-Scarring Alopecia: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
Shorter telomeres in white blood cells may increase the risk of a common type of hair loss.
research Exhaustive Analysis of Scalp Hair Regression: Subjective and Objective Perception from Initial Hair Loss to Severe Miniaturization and Drug-Induced Regrowth
Hair loss reduces hair thickness and coverage, but drug treatments mainly revive dormant hairs rather than reverse thinning; patients often undervalue their hair loss severity.
research Hair Transplantation in the United States: A Population-Based Survey of Female and Male Pattern Baldness
Americans see hair transplants as valuable for treating hair loss and want them to be more affordable and tailored to each gender.
research Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil in Enhancing Beard Growth in Transgender Individuals Assigned Female at Birth on Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
Topical minoxidil helps transgender individuals assigned female at birth grow more facial hair.
research Satisfaction of Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia from a Topical Treatment with TH07 - A Novel Combination of Substances That Safely Encourage Hair Growth
TH07 treatment is promising for hair growth, with higher satisfaction in males.
research The Psychosocial Effect of Androgenetic Alopecia in Males and Females
Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects emotions and self-confidence, especially in younger people.
research Intermediate Hair Follicles from Patients with Female Pattern Hair Loss Are Associated with Nutrient Insufficiency and a Quiescent Metabolic Phenotype
Nutritional supplements may help improve hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
research Managing the PCOS-Related Symptoms of Hirsutism, Acne, and Female Pattern Hair Loss
research Serum Paroxonase 1 Level May Be an Indicator and Predictor of the Severity of Androgenetic Alopecia
Low PON1 levels may indicate and predict the severity of hair loss.
research 2014 Female Athlete Triad Coalition Consensus Statement on Treatment and Return to Play of the Female Athlete Triad: 1st International Conference Held in San Francisco, California, May 2012 and 2nd International Conference Held in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 2013
The consensus provided guidelines for treating the Female Athlete Triad and a system to decide when athletes can return to sports.
research Psychosocial Dimensions of SLE: Implications for the Health Care Team
SLE patients often face depression and anxiety due to physical changes, with African-American and Hispanic patients having higher unmet psychological needs.
research Public Interest in Dermatologic Symptoms, Conditions, Treatments, and Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from Google Trends
Public interest in skin issues changed during COVID-19, with more focus on dry skin, hair problems, and hand eczema.
research Efficacy and Safety of Anti-Androgens in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.
research A Thing of Beauty Is a Joy Forever: Plants and Plant-Based Preparations for Facial Care in Suriname
Suriname uses many plants for beauty, with potential for a beauty industry, but more evidence is needed for product effectiveness.
research Insulin Resistance, Hyperandrogenism, and Their Associated Symptoms as Precipitating Factors for Depression in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Depression in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is linked to insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism, and managing these can help reduce depression. Lifestyle changes and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be effective treatments.
research Depression in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Women with PCOS are much more likely to experience depression.