research The Magnitude of Skin Disease in the United States
Skin diseases, especially psoriasis, greatly affect people's quality of life, similar to chronic diseases.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
27 / 27 results 
research The Relationship Between Patient-Reported Severity of Hair Loss and Health-Related Quality of Life and Treatment Patterns Among Patients with Alopecia Areata
People with moderate hair loss from Alopecia Areata feel more impacted than those with no or almost complete hair loss, and are more likely to seek treatment.
research Health-Related Quality of Life and Gender Roles in Adolescent Girls with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review
PCOS negatively affects self-esteem and social functioning in adolescent girls.
research Effects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on Health-Related Quality of Life
PCOS lowers quality of life, causing issues like obesity, infertility, and menstrual problems.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Dermatological Toxicity: Frequencies and Impact on Quality of Life in Women’s Cancers. Results of a Prospective Study
Chemotherapy often causes skin, nail, and hair side effects, significantly impacting quality of life.
research Patient-Perceived Importance of Negative Effects of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
Hair loss greatly affects women's mental health and appearance satisfaction.
research Development of the CLASI as an Outcome Instrument for Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
The CLASI is a reliable tool for measuring the severity of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research Prevalence of Male Pattern Hair Loss in 18–49 Year Old Men
Hair loss is more common in men aged 18-49 and increases with age.
research Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOSQ-50): Development and Psychometric Properties
The PCOSQ-50 is a valid and reliable questionnaire for measuring quality of life in Iranian women with PCOS.
research Coping in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Implications for Practitioners
Most women with PCOS use positive coping strategies, but some with more psychological stress use negative ones.
research A Case of Alopecia Areata with Paradoxical Spontaneous Repopulation and Good Response to Clobetasol Propionate
An 8-year-old boy with hair loss had hair regrowth and responded well to clobetasol propionate treatment.
research Evidence-Based and Potential Benefits of Metformin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review
Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.
research Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comparison with the General Population Using the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Questionnaire and the Short Form-36
Women with PCOS have lower quality of life, especially in mental health and energy, and managing weight can help improve it.
research Choice of Recall Period for Patient-Reported Outcome Measures: Criteria for Consideration
Choosing the right recall period for patient feedback is important for accurate data and depends on the disease, symptom changes, and patient impact.
research The Psychosocial Burden of Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Multicentre Study Among Dermatological Outpatients in 13 European Countries
People with hair loss conditions experience more anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life than those without these conditions.
research Quality of Life Measurement in Alopecia Areata: Position Statement of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Task Force on Quality of Life and Patient-Oriented Outcomes
Use specific tools to measure quality of life in alopecia areata patients and improve future treatments.
research The Suitability of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Specific Questionnaires for Measuring the Impact of PCOS on Quality of Life in Clinical Trials
The PCOS-specific questionnaire needs more work to fully measure quality of life in clinical trials.
research Arabic Version of Skindex-16: Translation and Cultural Adaptation, with Assessment of Reliability and Validity
The Arabic Skindex-16 is a reliable and valid way to measure the impact of skin conditions on quality of life in Saudi patients.
research Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Southeastern Spain: A Case-Control Study
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a lower health-related quality of life, especially those with an anovulatory phenotype, and may need specific interventions to improve it.
research Development of Chinese Version of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire
The Chinese version of the PCOS quality of life questionnaire is reliable and valid for Chinese-speaking women with PCOS.
research Development of the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes Instrument: A Qualitative Study
Researchers created a new tool to measure the effects of alopecia areata from the patient's view, focusing on hair loss, daily life, and emotional health.
research Outcome Measures in Cutaneous Autoimmune Disease: Dermatomyositis and Lupus Erythematosus
The document concludes that better tools are needed to measure skin disease severity in dermatomyositis and cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and introduces the DSSI and CLASI as reliable instruments.
research Index
Chemotherapy can cause skin issues and hair loss, and this guide explains how to manage them.
research Prevalence of Male Pattern Hair Loss in 18-49 Year Old Men: Construction of Scales and Preliminary Test of Reliability and Validity
research Metformin Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Improves Health-Related Quality of Life, Emotional Distress, and Sexuality
Metformin improves quality of life, emotional health, and sex life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescent Girls
PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.
research Measuring Patient Quality of Life Following Treatment for Alopecia
Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.