28 citations,
August 2003 in “Steroids” Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that effective acne treatment requires a personalized combination of therapies and long-term commitment, with retinoids being important for maintenance.
Dermatologists need better training on Black hair to improve care and outcomes.
79 citations,
March 2017 in “Dermatologic clinics” Vitiligo affects overall health and self-esteem, needing more research and awareness.
27 citations,
January 2016 in “Quality of Life Research” The PCOSQ-50 is a valid and reliable questionnaire for measuring quality of life in Iranian women with PCOS.
3 citations,
August 2011 in “Current Psychiatry Reviews” Family-based treatment is the best outpatient care for stable teens with anorexia, and more research is needed on medication and treatment effectiveness for young people with eating disorders.
198 citations,
October 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.
50 citations,
December 2010 in “Bjog: An International Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology” South Asian women with PCOS experience more psychological distress and have a poorer quality of life, especially in social relationships, with hirsutism affecting them more than obesity.
48 citations,
July 2009 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.
42 citations,
April 2011 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Flutamide effectively treats female pattern hair loss with low doses showing good liver tolerance.
15 citations,
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Skin treatment can lower life quality for patients with skin conditions.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri” Hair loss was found in 37.4% of surveyed rural high-school students in Eskisehir, Turkey, affecting their quality of life, especially in general health and mental well-being.
April 2024 in “Cell death and disease” Long COVID causes various long-term health issues and needs better awareness and treatment.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” Scalp cooling and low-power light therapy show promise in reducing chemotherapy-induced hair loss but need more research.
45 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” Melatonin improved mental health and metabolism in women with PCOS.
16 citations,
March 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” Early surgical treatment for severe facial injuries from high-energy impacts leads to better recovery.
16 citations,
April 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
15 citations,
November 2019 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Minoxidil tretinoin liposomal based hydrogel shows promise for effective treatment of hair loss by delivering both drugs at the same time.
12 citations,
April 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” Alopecia areata leads to significantly higher healthcare costs due to more doctor visits and prescriptions.
7 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction” People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to have higher levels of depression and anxiety, but their personality traits are similar to those without PCOS.
4 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Botulinum toxin may help hair loss by increasing blood flow and reducing harmful factors.
March 2024 in “Majallah-i taḥqīqāt-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Zāhidān/Majallah-i taḥqīqāt-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Zāhidān./Zahedan journal of researches in medical sciences” Microneedling with PRP effectively reduces facial pigmentation with minimal side effects.
August 2022 in “Deleted Journal” Nutritional education reduces chemotherapy side effects and improves health in breast cancer patients.
November 2019 in “Nepal Medical College journal” Most people getting cosmetic dermatology are young, educated, working women with a good income, mainly concerned about wrinkles and often choosing chemical peeling.
22 citations,
September 2015 in “Clinical lymphoma myeloma & leukemia/Clinical lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia” Recognizing and treating skin symptoms in essential thrombocythemia is crucial for patient quality of life.
15 citations,
March 2014 in “General Hospital Psychiatry” Patients with schizophrenia have a high rate of skin diseases, with fungal infections and dermatitis being most common, and those on clozapine have a lower risk of fungal infections.
14 citations,
October 2016 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Finasteride affects brain processes related to neurotransmission and metabolism, potentially helping with neuropsychiatric conditions.
13 citations,
December 2012 in “Frontiers in bioscience” Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.
9 citations,
May 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Possible link between androgens and COVID-19 severity; more research needed.
7 citations,
January 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” Both dermatologists and patients in Japan agree that treatment success for alopecia areata is having 20% or less scalp hair loss.