October 2022 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” Homeopathic medicine improved hair loss and quality of life.
November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Early diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing Female Pattern Hair Loss in women.
79 citations,
March 2017 in “Dermatologic clinics” Vitiligo affects overall health and self-esteem, needing more research and awareness.
30 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” Androgenetic alopecia significantly harms quality of life, affecting emotions and relationships.
25 citations,
January 1998 in “Dermatology” Male pattern hair loss negatively affects quality of life, but drug treatments can help.
16 citations,
February 2014 in “Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects Iranian women's feelings of femininity and self-image.
4 citations,
January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Androgenetic alopecia significantly affects quality of life, especially for women, who are more willing to pay for treatment.
3 citations,
January 2022 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” Psoralea corylifolia (Bakuchi) is effective for treating various health issues, especially skin disorders.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Nail issues are common in alopecia areata patients.
September 2016 in “Más dermatología” New factors in female hair loss include genetics, hormones, stress, and inflammation; future treatments should also focus on these areas and consider the patient's emotional well-being.
The document concludes that current hair loss treatments have limitations and suggests researching new treatments targeting different factors of hair loss.
467 citations,
October 2014 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.
281 citations,
January 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Manage vitiligo with treatments, address emotions, and use camouflage techniques.
209 citations,
September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
182 citations,
October 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The 2003 guidelines suggest that while some treatments can regrow hair in alopecia areata, none alter the disease's progression, and wigs may be the best option for extensive hair loss.
118 citations,
April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
95 citations,
November 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata treatment varies, with no optimal method established yet.
68 citations,
February 1990 in “Journal of Applied Social Psychology” Bald men are often viewed more negatively and as older than they really are.
52 citations,
March 2016 in “JAMA dermatology” Patients with PCOS rate their hirsutism higher than clinicians, and these self-ratings are more closely related to their quality of life and risk of depression.
52 citations,
June 2009 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” The document concludes that hair transplantation and gene therapy may be important for future hair loss treatment.
49 citations,
April 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.
40 citations,
September 2007 in “Bone marrow transplantation” Certain chemotherapy drugs can cause permanent hair loss in stem cell transplant patients.
35 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.
32 citations,
April 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Skin diseases, especially psoriasis, greatly affect people's quality of life, similar to chronic diseases.
30 citations,
June 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is common in women, often hormone-related, negatively affects quality of life, and requires various treatments.
29 citations,
March 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.
29 citations,
April 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with female pattern hair loss often underestimate how severe it is.
26 citations,
January 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
21 citations,
June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer dermatology visits and changed the types of skin conditions patients experienced.
19 citations,
April 2014 in “Hormones” Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.