19 citations,
October 2020 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hair loss can lead to significant stigma and lower quality of life, especially for women and those with certain types of alopecia.
May 2023 in “Dermatology online journal” Kids with vitiligo, psoriasis, or alopecia areata are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and social challenges.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development” Androgenic alopecia significantly affects adults' quality of life, especially in men and employed individuals.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Keloids significantly reduce quality of life, and treating symptoms should be prioritized.
May 2021 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” Most women with hair loss using 5% topical Minoxidil are satisfied with the treatment, but hair loss still affects their daily habits and social life.
158 citations,
March 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus have a severely impaired quality of life, especially emotionally.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Alopecia Areata severely impacts mental health, causing anxiety and depression, affecting quality of life.
December 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects quality of life, especially in younger, less educated, single, and rural individuals.
79 citations,
March 2017 in “Dermatologic clinics” Vitiligo affects overall health and self-esteem, needing more research and awareness.
13 citations,
April 2021 in “Value in Health” There is a significant need for better-validated quality of life tools in dermatology.
24 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use specific tools to measure quality of life in alopecia areata patients and improve future treatments.
44 citations,
December 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata seriously lowers quality of life, especially affecting self-image, mental health, and social life.
59 citations,
September 2008 in “Mycoses” Seborrheic dermatitis lowers quality of life more for women, younger people, and those with more education.
25 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata significantly lowers quality of life, especially in personal and social areas, and more so if the patient is also depressed.
7 citations,
January 2012 in “Dermatology” Most hospitalized internal medicine patients have undiagnosed skin problems and want them treated.
3 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Most severe COVID-19 patients in Mexico experienced long-lasting symptoms that worsened their quality of life.
15 citations,
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Skin treatment can lower life quality for patients with skin conditions.
95 citations,
July 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata, a skin disease, generally have a poor quality of life, especially if more of their scalp is affected.
October 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” Acne and hair loss in women can greatly lower their quality of life, but having polycystic ovarian syndrome does not.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” An emollient PLUS balm with ADE-G1 significantly improved skin dryness and quality of life in cancer patients with xerosis.
2 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” People with psoriasis and depression have lower BDNF levels, which could help measure depression in those with psoriasis.
15 citations,
February 2017 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” Targeted cancer therapies can cause skin side effects, which should be treated early to help patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
15 citations,
October 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo patients should be routinely screened for thyroid disease and, if extensive or prolonged, also for RA, PA, and type 2 diabetes.
April 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” More people are using online platforms for hair loss treatment due to convenience and privacy.
22 citations,
May 2016 in “Breast cancer research and treatment” Some patients using cold caps to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy got mild scalp injuries similar to frostbite.
42 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
61 citations,
March 2022 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” About 43% of people in Europe have had a skin condition in the past year, with fungal infections, acne, and eczema being the most common.
343 citations,
December 2008 in “Endocrine Reviews” 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.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Some types of hair loss can be reversed, others are permanent, and treatments vary by type.
January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.