research Content validity of five single‐item instruments in adolescents with alopecia areata
The instruments are valid but don't fully capture the emotional impact on adolescents with alopecia areata.
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research Arabic version of Skindex‐16: Translation and cultural adaptation, with assessment of reliability and validity
This study translated and culturally adapted the Skindex-16 questionnaire into Arabic, finding it to be a reliable and valid measure of quality-of-life impacts from skin diseases in Saudi patients.
research Health-related quality of life questionnaire for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOSQ-50): development and psychometric properties
This study developed and validated a 50-item questionnaire, the PCOSQ-50, to effectively assess the quality of life in Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome, addressing aspects often missed by previous questionnaires.
research Questionnaire Modifications and Alternative Scoring Methods of the Dermatology Life Quality Index: A Systematic Review
This review categorizes 59 modifications of the Dermatology Life Quality Index across multiple studies, highlighting the need for further validation of these customized health-related quality of life tools in dermatology.
research 246 Development of an assessment tool for psychological health and help-seeking in alopecia areata patients in underserved communities
This study developed a questionnaire based on Andersen’s behavioral model to explore psychological well-being and mental health help-seeking behaviors among alopecia areata patients from underserved communities, aiming to better understand factors influencing their mental healthcare utilization.
research Informed consent in dermatology: What′s known and what′s new?
The document concludes that clear communication and a strong doctor-patient relationship are essential for effective informed consent in dermatology.
research QUALITATIVE PATIENT INTERVIEW STUDY IN PATIENTS WITH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS TO ASSESS PATIENT PERCEPTION OF FATIGUE AND SKIN-RELATED SYMPTOMS
This study reports that even minimal improvements in SLE-related fatigue and skin symptoms are meaningful to patients, supporting the content validity of the FACIT-Fatigue scale for measuring these effects.
research Development and validation of PICAT - PRP injectable competency assessment tool for androgenic alopecia for dermatology residents
This study concluded that the platelet rich plasma injectable competency assessment tool (PICAT) demonstrated strong validity, internal consistency, and inter-rater reliability for evaluating dermatology residents at PNS Shifa Hospital.
research Alopecia Areata–Specific Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
This review evaluates the quality of alopecia areata-specific patient-reported outcome measures and suggests that more high-quality validation studies are needed to enhance their reliability and validity.
research Development of the AAcQLI : A New Instrument for Assessing Quality of Life in Children With Alopecia Areata
This study developed the Alopecia Areata Children's Quality of Life Index (AAcQLI) to assess quality of life in children with alopecia areata, demonstrating good reliability and validity in initial tests.
research Dermatologist and Patient Perceptions of Treatment Success in Alopecia Areata and Evaluation of Clinical Outcome Assessments in Japan
This study confirmed that the Alopecia Areata-Investigator Global Assessment and other clinical outcome assessments are valid and relevant measures of treatment success for alopecia areata patients in Japan, aligning with previous North American findings.
research Literature Review: Biotin and Hair Loss: Valuable or Just “In Vogue”?
In this study, the researchers evaluated the clinical efficacy of biotin supplementation compared to its social popularity, questioning the validity of its rising trend without providing specific outcome results.
research PCR108 QUALITATIVE AND PSYCHOMETRIC EVALUATION OF THE CLINRO MEASURE FOR EYEBROW HAIR LOSS AND CLINRO MEASURE FOR EYELASH HAIR LOSS IN ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS WITH SEVERE ALOPECIA AREATA
The measures for eyebrow and eyelash hair loss in severe Alopecia Areata are reliable and useful for clinical trials.
research The Suitability of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Specific Questionnaires for Measuring the Impact of PCOS on Quality of Life in Clinical Trials
This review found that the only PCOS-specific quality of life measure, the PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome Questionnaire, has an incomplete development history and lacks some essential measurement properties for clinical trial use.
research RETRACTION : Clinical Efficacy and Mechanisms of Microneedling Alone or Combined With Drugs in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
The article "Clinical Efficacy and Mechanisms of Microneedling Alone or Combined With Drugs in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia" has been retracted due to concerns about the validity of several cited references, which were found to be invalid or non-existent. The authors failed to provide correct DOIs and links, leaving several statements unsupported. Additionally, there were concerns about the possible use of AI-generated content without proper review. Despite the authors' disagreement, the retraction was agreed upon by the journal's Editor-in-Chief and Wiley Periodicals, LLC.
research The Current Landscape for Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues
This review examines the direct-to-consumer genetic testing market, highlighting the available tests, regulatory issues, and calls for increased oversight, and reports no new results.
research Ultrasound measurement of traumatic scar and skin thickness: a scoping review of evidence across the translational pipeline of research-to-practice
This scoping review revealed that methods for measuring traumatic scar thickness using ultrasound are inconsistently reported and mainly remain in early research phases, highlighting a need for standardizing these methods to bridge the gap to routine clinical practice.
research Characterization of the role of Facebook groups for patients who use scalp cooling therapy: a survey study
In this survey study, participants from scalp cooling Facebook groups reported benefiting from shared experiences, instructions, insurance advice, and product recommendations, although only a minority sought dermatologist consultations, suggesting these groups provide a significant informational platform for chemotherapy-induced alopecia patients.
research Validity of trichoscopy in the diagnosis of primary cicatricial alopecias
In this study, certain trichoscopic features were found to be sensitive and specific for diagnosing primary cicatricial alopecias and its subtypes using dermatoscopy.
research Standardized Informed Consent Form for Clinicians Administering Platelet-Rich Plasma
This study developed a legally valid, evidence-based informed consent document specifically for platelet-rich plasma injections, intended to enhance patient rights and communication, and support legal defense in malpractice cases.
research Caffeine content in newborn hair correlates with maternal dietary intake
This study found that newborn hair caffeine content reflects maternal caffeine intake during the third trimester, providing a potential method for assessing fetal caffeine exposure.
research Reliability and Validity of a Photographic Method for Measuring Facial Hair Density in Men
This study describes a simple, noninvasive hair counting method used in a hair growth prevention trial, assessing its reliability and validity.
research Validity of self reported male balding patterns in epidemiological studies
This study found that trained observers using the Hamilton-Norwood classification were very reliable in assessing balding patterns, while men's self-assessments were moderately accurate compared to observers.
research Clinical utility and validity of minoxidil response testing in androgenetic alopecia
This study confirmed that a sulfotransferase enzyme test can effectively rule out 95.9% of nonresponders to 5% topical minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia.
research Effectiveness of motion-graphic video for informed consent in patients undergoing platelet-rich plasma therapy for androgenetic alopecia: a randomized controlled study
This study found that a motion-graphic educational video significantly improved patient knowledge during the informed consent process for platelet-rich plasma therapy in androgenetic alopecia compared to traditional verbal explanations, without affecting anxiety levels, and participants reported high satisfaction with the video.
research UK High Court Revokes Escitalopram UK Patent; Validity of Second Medical use Claims Based on Dosage Regimes in the UK; Stay of Proceedings in the UK Courts Pending EPO Opposition Proceedings
The UK High Court revoked Lundbeck's patent for Escitalopram, and second medical use claims based on dosage were not considered novel.
research Evaluating the Disease-Related Experiences of TikTok Users With Lupus Erythematosus: Qualitative and Content Analysis
This study found that TikTok provides valuable insights into experiences with lupus erythematosus, highlighting distress from symptoms, negative perceptions of pharmacologic treatments, and issues with feeling "medically gaslighted.
research Evaluating the Disease-Related Experiences of TikTok Users With Lupus Erythematosus: Qualitative and Content Analysis (Preprint)
This study used TikTok videos to explore experiences of individuals with lupus erythematosus, revealing that mucocutaneous symptoms significantly impact mental health and body image, while pharmacologic treatments are often viewed negatively, leading to important implications for clinical interactions and validation.
research Informed consent form for platelet rich plasma injections: evidence-based and legally guide for orthopaedic surgeons
This study developed an evidence-based informed consent form for PRP injections that was legally validated and implemented in a medical institution.
research Validity and Advantages of Three-Dimensional High-Frequency Ultrasound in Dermatological Evaluation
This study found that a new three-dimensional high-frequency ultrasound (3D-HFUS) can successfully visualize skin tumors and inflammatory hair diseases, offering promising noninvasive diagnostic and evaluation capabilities compared to traditional two-dimensional methods.