3 citations,
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Adalimumab significantly improves quality of life for patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Eyebrow hair transplants in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia may look good at first but often lose the new hair after a few years.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Parry-Romberg syndrome developed new curly hair on one side of her scalp, a condition not previously linked to the syndrome.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A heart transplant patient developed a skin condition called epidermodysplasia verruciformis after taking immune-suppressing drugs.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman was injured by a hedgehog falling on her, causing skin lesions but no disease.
2 citations,
October 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Alopecia areata severely impacts quality of life, causing anxiety, depression, and work impairment.
737 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of Infection” Many COVID-19 survivors experience long-term symptoms but still report satisfactory quality of life and return to work.
24 citations,
July 2013 in “Oncologist” Bendamustine combined with rituximab is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for certain types of lymphoma.
13 citations,
April 2021 in “Value in Health” There is a significant need for better-validated quality of life tools in dermatology.
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November 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” PRP can reduce pain and improve function, but more standardized research is needed.
128 citations,
February 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.
10 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata greatly affects people's life quality, mental health, and work life.
April 2018 in “Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi” Repeated PRP injections for hair loss can cause increased pain sensitivity.
2 citations,
September 2023 in “Cosmetics” Cannabinoids may help some skin conditions but more research is needed.
46 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with hair loss conditions experience more anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life than those without these conditions.
10 citations,
July 2021 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” Lupus patients' body image issues significantly affect their mental health and need more support.
8 citations,
July 2021 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
12 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Kidney transplant patients who had COVID-19 experienced a significant drop in their quality of life due to long-lasting symptoms.
May 2011 in “Value in Health” CP-690,550 significantly reduced itching in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
15 citations,
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Skin treatment can lower life quality for patients with skin conditions.
December 2023 in “Health Information Jurnal Penelitian” Post-COVID syndrome is a multisystem disorder affecting individuals after recovering from acute COVID-19, with symptoms lasting over three months. This review analyzed 14 studies and found that common symptoms include fatigue (71.4%), shortness of breath (64.1%), anxiety/depression (35.7%), and cognitive deficits (21.4%). Hair loss affected 14.2% of individuals. The review highlights the significant impact on various organs and the increased risks of cardiovascular issues, chronic pulmonary disease, and acute kidney injury. It emphasizes the need for further research to understand the pathogenesis and develop management strategies for these long-term effects.
15 citations,
October 2015 in “PLOS ONE” The Chinese version of the PCOS quality of life questionnaire is reliable and valid for Chinese-speaking women with PCOS.
January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.
November 2010 in “Value in Health” Real-life dosing of biologics for plaque psoriasis often deviates from recommended guidelines, especially for high-need patients.
1 citations,
February 2022 in “PLOS ONE” Hair loss is more common in male Chinese college freshmen, and it's linked with rosacea but doesn't affect their quality of life.
6 citations,
February 2023 in “Advances in Therapy” Baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata, is generally safe with low risk of major side effects, even in patients with risk factors. It's also effective in promoting hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
3 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Most severe COVID-19 patients in Mexico experienced long-lasting symptoms that worsened their quality of life.
10 citations,
October 2017 in “BMJ Open” The Korean study confirmed that bariatric surgery is effective for weight loss in Asians.
9 citations,
June 2020 in “Trials” The trial aims to test if spironolactone is an effective acne treatment for women without the side effects of current treatments.