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January 2014 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The Polish Skindex-29 is a reliable and valid questionnaire for assessing the quality of life in Polish dermatology patients.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Hirsutism can lower a woman's quality of life, causing emotional distress and affecting social and work opportunities.
42 citations,
June 2015 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS often have mood disorders and a lower quality of life, and treatment should focus on both physical and mental health.
15 citations,
June 2014 in “Integrative cancer therapies” Pranic meditation significantly improved mental health and quality of life for breast cancer survivors.
76 citations,
August 2007 in “Supportive care in cancer” Chemotherapy often causes skin, nail, and hair side effects, significantly impacting quality of life.
60 citations,
May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine” Women with PCOS often experience anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life.
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.
4 citations,
January 2011 in “International Journal of Clinical Medicine” Patients with metastatic breast cancer treated with epirubicin and docetaxel had a good response and maintained their quality of life.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Alopecia Areata severely impacts mental health, causing anxiety and depression, affecting quality of life.
January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Antiepileptic drugs cause cosmetic side effects like hair loss and weight gain, but patients still take their medication without it affecting their quality of life.
52 citations,
July 1998 in “Urology” Liarozole may be more effective than cyproterone acetate for treating advanced prostate cancer, with better PSA response and survival rates, while maintaining quality of life.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Using gratitude journals can improve perceived hair loss and quality of life in women.
3 citations,
December 2016 in “Sexual medicine reviews” The document concludes that better research methods are needed in men's sexual health to provide stronger evidence and improve patient care.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Ageratum conyzoides L. extract may effectively and safely treat hair loss.
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March 2015 in “Surgery (oxford)” Critical illness can lead to long-lasting physical and psychological problems, requiring ongoing, specialized care and rehabilitation.
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January 2023 in “Mastology” Hormone therapy for breast cancer often leads to sexual issues like vaginal dryness and decreased libido.
January 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Patients with certain skin diseases are willing to spend significant time on treatment, indicating a high impact on their lives and a need for better treatments.
156 citations,
August 2014 in “Cochrane library” Budesonide is not effective for maintaining remission in Crohn's disease beyond three months.
60 citations,
June 1997 in “Drugs & Aging” Mitoxantrone with a corticosteroid helps manage symptoms for some advanced prostate cancer patients but doesn't extend life.
24 citations,
July 2013 in “Oncologist” Bendamustine combined with rituximab is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for certain types of lymphoma.
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September 2020 in “Cochrane library (CD-ROM)” The analysis aims to identify the most effective and safest treatments for alopecia areata.
December 2023 in “Revista Urología Colombiana / Colombian Urology Journal” More research is needed to find effective treatments for sickle cell disease-related priapism.
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January 2019 in “PubMed” Baldness score can't be used to predict prostate size.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” PDE inhibitors, especially PDE4 inhibitors like apremilast, are effective for certain inflammatory skin conditions but have side effects and can be costly.
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April 2013 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Combination therapy for 9+ months maintains symptom improvements after stopping alpha-blockers or finasteride.
January 2022 in “Journal of current research in food science” Eating healthy and exercising can help manage Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and its related health problems.
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May 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” Turmeric may have benefits for skin health, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
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February 2020 in “Rivista Urologia” Both terazosin and baclofen effectively reduce pain in young men with chronic testicular pain, with no difference in their effectiveness.