March 2023 in “Trends in Telemedicine & E-health” Medical questionnaires could modernize healthcare by improving access and efficiency but need guidelines to ensure quality care.
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August 2010 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” In this study, women with female pattern hair loss reported poorer quality of life compared to unaffected women, and initial treatment did not improve their quality of life within two months.
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January 2006 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome reported a poorer health-related quality of life compared to women in the general population and patients with other medical conditions.
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April 2021 in “Value in Health” 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.
March 2023 in “Contagion” This study reports that the knowledge and attitudes of Non-medical Faculty Students at Tarumanagara University about PCOS were mostly "good," while 17% were suspected of having the condition.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes negative emotions and stress due to hair loss and emotional triggers.
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June 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” People often underestimate hair loss severity, with fewer seeking treatment, and it's more distressing for women.
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May 2000 in “PubMed” This study found that the prevalence of male androgenetic alopecia in a Singapore community was 63%, increasing with age and showing higher rates among Indians compared to Chinese.
September 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study at Sree Ramakrishna Medical College in Tamil Nadu found that young females experiencing hair loss also report disturbed sleep, depression, and irritability, suggesting a need for increased awareness about health, nutrition, hair care, personal hygiene, and sleep among this population.
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January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that androgenetic alopecia significantly harms quality of life, particularly in younger patients, those with more severe or long-term alopecia, and those who have sought non-medical hair care.
May 2017 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that alopecia can moderately impact patients' quality of life and is linked to a depressive tendency, with frequent medical visits and higher quality of life impairment as risk factors.
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Review” This study found that Tinea Corporis significantly impacts the quality of life of patients, with disease duration and body surface area involved being key factors.
November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the complications and health risks associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study will evaluate the preferences for professional language interpretation services among patients with limited English proficiency in the otolaryngology clinic setting, aiming to improve communication and healthcare outcomes.
This study surveyed local stores in Bhilai-Durg city and found that Sesa oil, Keshking oil, Parachute oils, and certain shampoos are the most available products for treating hair loss.
March 2018 in “European Urology Supplements” Patients follow treatment well, but many change medicines; good information helps compliance.
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February 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study estimates the prevalence of hyperandrogenic states in late adolescent and young females, revealing that these disorders often begin at a young age.
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February 2006 in “Psychological Reports” In this study, men with early-stage hereditary hair loss reported greater psychological distress at the discovery of hair loss than at later stages.
October 2014 in “Archives of disease in childhood” This study found that parents of children with cancer experienced significant somatic health issues during and after their child's treatment, with increased complications reported after treatment.
January 2011 in “Healthcare Informatics Research” This study found that symptoms like dry hair, seborrheic scalps, and certain lifestyle factors correlate with hair loss in patients at hair loss clinics.
June 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women find hair loss more distressing than men and often underestimate it, needing more public awareness and professional support.
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December 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this study, Arab hair was found to have a higher thickness and lower density compared to other ethnicities, suggesting these factors should be considered in diagnosing and treating hair issues in Arabs.
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that premature graying significantly impacts the quality of life among affected individuals, reporting profound effects on psychological and social well-being, including guilt and mood fluctuations.
May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with nonmelanoma skin cancers are most bothered by fear of progression, appearance concerns, and having cancer.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses the psychological impact of alopecia on women and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the effect on self-esteem and quality of life.
June 2008 in “The Journal of Urology” This letter to the editor discusses the relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction as reported in a previous study, but presents no new findings.
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December 2007 in “Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery” This case report suggests that oral finasteride, used for benign prostatic hyperplasia, may be associated with intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome during cataract surgery.
This study examined epidemiological data on patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia in Greece and found demographic patterns consistent with international studies.
May 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Eating disorders are serious, often undiagnosed conditions requiring early treatment, with anorexia being the most deadly and binge-eating the most treatable.
This study observed that adherence to finasteride treatment in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia at a clinic in Tepic Nayarit had not been previously evaluated in Mexico.