November 2024 in “PubMed” This study found that chemical peeling significantly improved men's self-esteem and quality of life, making it an effective low-commitment treatment option for various skin conditions.
August 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that in male patients with androgenetic alopecia, combining botulinum toxin type A with 5% Minoxidil significantly improved hair growth, patient satisfaction, and quality of life over six months, compared to using Minoxidil alone, without causing adverse effects.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Public Health” In this study, researchers developed and tested an Italian version of the Skindex-16AA to assess Health-Related Quality of Life in patients with moderate-to-severe Alopecia Areata, emphasizing the importance of patient perception in evaluating their mental health and quality of life.
August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review examines quality control in preparing platelet-rich plasma, highlighting knowledge gaps in its clinical efficacy and safety, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that while both DLQI and HADS showed moderate correlations, only DLQI correlated with clinician-assessed disease severity in patients with alopecia.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that alopecia areata significantly impacts patients' quality of life irrespective of hair loss severity, and concluded that the newer assessment tools AAPPO and AASIS better capture this impact compared to the traditional SALT measure.
June 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this study, patients with alopecia areata who experienced sustained hair regrowth while being treated with baricitinib showed improvements in health-related quality of life and reductions in anxiety and depression symptoms over 104 weeks, according to the BRAVE-AA phase III trials.
June 2024 in “Dinasti International Journal of Education Management And Social Science” In this study, researchers in Indonesia observed that logistic service quality and custom clearance positively influence delivery service loyalty among horticultural companies, while logistic cost and company satisfaction do not.
This study explored the experiences of systemic lupus erythematosus patients receiving Anifrolumab, revealing improvements in self-reported symptoms and daily life impacts alongside decreased disease activity and lowered corticosteroid use.
March 2024 in “Poster presentations” This study found that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus reported improvements in symptoms such as fatigue and joint pain after Anifrolumab treatment, with a corresponding decrease in corticosteroid use, although some disease impacts on daily life remained.
January 2024 in “Forte Journal” This study found that formula 4 of the citronella and coconut oil combination promoted rabbit hair growth comparably to the positive control.
January 2024 in “Dermatology Review” This study assessed the quality of social media information about thread lifting and found it generally low across platforms, with YouTube rated highest. The researchers emphasized the need for dermatologists and plastic surgeons to provide better-quality content and for platforms to monitor health-related information conscientiously.
December 2023 in “Current psychosomatic research” This study suggests that psychological interventions such as mindfulness therapy, yoga, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing may increase the quality of life for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
November 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” In this study, adults with severe alopecia areata experienced greater improvements in hair regrowth, health-related quality of life, and reduced anxiety and depression symptoms after 36 weeks of treatment with baricitinib compared to placebo.
October 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” This study found that acne in adult females, especially when moderate to severe or associated with certain aggravating factors, significantly affected quality of life, particularly in terms of self-consciousness and daily activities.
September 2023 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” This study evaluated the quality of life among Turkish women with hirsutism using the Dermatology Life Quality Index and found that these women reported impaired quality of life compared to a control group without hirsutism.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The model can effectively identify good quality skin images but needs more testing for real-world use.
August 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study examined Indian women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and found that those using a disengagement coping style experience higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, which negatively impacts their quality of life.
July 2023 in “Skin health and disease” This study surveyed UK patients who experienced adverse events from Botulinum Toxin for cosmetic purposes, finding 79% reported issues like long-lasting anxiety, and highlighting low awareness of regulatory bodies and reporting structures.
May 2023 in “American journal of clinical medicine research” This study assessed the quality of life of pediatric alopecia areata patients and their parents, finding that disease severity and child age significantly affect the child's quality of life, while the parents' emotional well-being is notably impacted.
May 2023 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study analyzed online information about PCOS and found that while the accuracy of the information was generally high, the readability was poor, suggesting a need for more accessible resources for patients.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that short-term NB-UVB treatment significantly reduced anxiety levels in psoriasis patients, but not depression.
This systematic review reported that post-COVID-19 sequelae most commonly affect the lungs, followed by skin and psychiatric symptoms, with higher incidence in women and those with severe COVID-19 or comorbid conditions.
January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” This study concluded that diffuse hair loss in women has a moderate to severe impact on their quality of life, especially among younger women and those with prolonged duration of hair loss.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, HRQoL was significantly lower in women with PCOS, particularly those with the anovulatory phenotype, compared to controls at a tertiary hospital.
February 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reported that health-related quality of life was significantly lower in adult Mediterranean women with PCOS and the anovulatory phenotype compared to controls at a tertiary hospital.
January 2020 in “Journal of Current Medical Research and Practice” In this study, trichoscopy was found to be helpful in diagnosing the types of noncicatricial alopecia, and alopecia's negative impact on quality of life was highlighted through the correlation with clinical severity.
In this study, metformin, pioglitazone, and ethinylestradiol cyproterone all improved various clinical features and quality of life in Pakistani women with PCOS, though no drug significantly reduced hirsutism.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride use for hair loss is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and a higher risk of suicide.
January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences” This study observed that while alopecia treatment in patients showed some improvements in quality of life and anxiety scores at six months, these changes were not statistically significant.