August 2008 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” This study identified significant correlations between self-esteem, psychiatric symptoms, and health-related quality of life in peritoneal dialysis patients.
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March 2002 in “Body & Society” This article reviews the discourse around male cosmetic surgery patients and argues against the perception that cosmetic surgery will become as common among men as it is among women.
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July 2024 in “PharmacoEconomics - Open” This study indicates that the EQ-5D-5L may not effectively capture the burden of alopecia areata on patients' health-related quality of life, and suggests that alternative measures might better assess treatment benefits related to hair regrowth.
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July 1974 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” In this study, women with hirsutism and amenorrhea showed lower serum estradiol and sex hormone binding globulin concentrations but higher levels of unbound testosterone compared to normal individuals.
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May 2017 in “Maturitas” Women with premature ovarian insufficiency have a worse cardiovascular risk profile than premenopausal women.
January 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that patients with telogen effluvium had a higher quality of life score compared to controls, despite no significant difference in self-esteem.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Medical and Exercise Science” This study found that a structured exercise program combining aerobic and resistance exercises significantly improved physical and emotional well-being in young women with PCOS.
September 2025 in “Cureus” In this case report, a male patient with hair loss showed unusually high testosterone levels without other symptoms or supplement use; follow-up testing revealed normal levels, showcasing the importance of considering testosterone-protein binding differences and using equilibrium dialysis for accurate assessment.
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June 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study evaluated the agreement between clinician and patient assessments of eyebrow and eyelash hair loss severity in adults with severe alopecia areata, using data from two phase 3 studies over 52 weeks.
This study successfully adapted the Alopecia Areata Quality of Life Index Questionnaire into Turkish, finding it to be valid and reliable for assessing the quality of life in Turkish patients with alopecia areata.
January 2016 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study found that insulin resistance varies across different PCOS phenotypes, with the PCOM+MI+HA phenotype showing higher resistance than others.
August 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study introduces "alopecia areata in a male or female pattern distribution" as a new clinical subtype of alopecia areata, observed in three adult cases, to enhance diagnostic precision and treatment personalization.
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January 2023 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” In this study, the researchers reported that ischemia-modified albumin and IMA/albumin levels may not effectively predict disease severity in patients with alopecia areata.
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January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” The document concludes that ideal facial proportions are guided by specific measurements and symmetry to enhance beauty, but individual characteristics must be considered.
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March 2023 in “GeroScience”
This study explored how men's perceived height and androgenetic alopecia affect social and personality impressions, reporting a potential "attractiveness malus" but noting limitations due to an older dataset, selective sample, and cultural homogeneity among raters.
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August 2021 in “Movement disorders clinical practice” This case report describes the first documented occurrence of hemi-Isaac's syndrome or acquired neuromyotonia affecting only one side of the body, with symptoms improving after immunomodulatory treatment.
This source explains that Equine Cushing’s disease, or PPID, in horses is due to the degeneration of brain cells producing dopamine, leading to elevated cortisol levels and characteristic symptoms; it outlines diagnosis methods and emphasizes life-long pergolide treatment to manage the condition.
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September 2002 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” The GH-IGF-I axis is likely involved in the hormonal imbalances seen in non-obese women with functional hyperandrogenism.
January 2023 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” This study found that family support significantly predicted improved body image satisfaction and self-esteem among women with PCOS, emphasizing its importance in psychological well-being.
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March 2024 in “Ukraïnsʹkij vìsnik psihonevrologìï” This study found that among women with diffuse alopecia, 47.7% exhibited psychopathological symptoms, with mixed alopecia patients showing more severe manifestations compared to those with metabolic alopecia, suggesting the need for personalized management strategies.
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June 2024 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” In this study, researchers found that women with PCOS and thyroid dysfunction had significantly altered T3 and T4 hormone levels and more frequent symptoms like weight gain and irregular menstrual cycles, suggesting the importance of thyroid screenings for personalized treatment strategies.
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October 2011 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” This review discusses the clinical manifestations and immune response to Rhodococcus equi infection in foals but reports no new clinical results.
July 2011 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” This chapter reviews the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of hirsutism and related androgen excess conditions in women, presenting no novel clinical findings.
January 2026 in “Behavioral Sciences” In this observational study, among 135 Italian outpatients with alopecia areata, OCD symptoms were prevalent in 18.5%, and emotional distress was found in 20.7%, with emotional distress mediating the relationship between illness perceptions and OCD symptomatology.
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January 2020 in “Open Journal of Psychiatry” This study concludes that the Greek version of the Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire is a reliable and valid tool for assessing body dysmorphic disorder-related concerns in both research and clinical settings.
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January 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study reported that the AAPPO tool effectively distinguishes between patients with alopecia areata based on scalp hair loss severity, whereas the EQ‐5D‐5L may underestimate the specific disease burden, particularly in psychological and social aspects.