October 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that metformin improved quality of life for overweight and obese women with PCOS, while clomiphene citrate and inositol were more effective for non-obese and underweight women.
September 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reflects on significant advancements in hair transplantation over the past 25 years but reports no new findings.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” This study found that men prescribed Finasteride had a lower incidence of bladder cancer compared to those not on the medication, but this protective effect was observed only in Caucasians and Hispanics.
January 2017 in “Digital Commons - University of South Florida (University of South Florida)” This study found that ovarian and uterine cancer patients experience significant distress from chemotherapy-induced alopecia, negatively affecting their quality of life and social roles.
June 2016 in “American Journal of Cardiology” This study assessed the physical and mental health-related quality of life in patients undergoing either open surgical repair or endovascular aneurysm repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm using the SF-36 tool.
April 2013 in “The FASEB journal” This study found that improved nutritional status after gastric cancer surgery was associated with better quality of life, with malnourished patients experiencing greater eating restrictions, anxiety, and other issues.
January 2013 in “Journal of Practical Dermatology” This study found a strong correlation between hair loss conditions, particularly alopecia areata, and poor sleep quality and anxiety, particularly affecting younger populations and females.
January 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article addresses the role of surgical assistants in graft preparation and placement for hair restoration and reports no new clinical findings.
October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” This study found that adolescent men in Ireland are more likely to prefer keeping a baby over abortion in a hypothetical unplanned pregnancy, influenced by their anticipated regret and perceived familial attitudes.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that nonobese women with idiopathic hirsutism exhibited lower nitrite/nitrate concentrations and higher fibrinogen levels compared to control subjects, but these were similar to levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
January 2008 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This study reports that children receive only 46.5% of recommended health care services.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that hair transplant surgery significantly improved self-esteem and quality of life in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
July 2021 in “JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL ASSOCTATION OF THAILAND” In this study, young Thai men with androgenetic alopecia reported poorer quality of life compared to older men, as indicated by higher DLQI scores.
People with hair loss often experience lower quality of life, depression, and self-esteem issues.
May 2017 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that alopecia can moderately impact patients' quality of life and is linked to a depressive tendency, with frequent medical visits and higher quality of life impairment as risk factors.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia reported worse symptom-related quality of life scores than those with alopecia areata, particularly influenced by age of onset, disease duration, and severity.
October 2015 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Alopecia significantly harms emotional and social well-being.
August 2015 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study found that young adult men with moderate to severe AGA have poorer semen quality compared to those with normal to mild AGA.
January 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In this study, topical minoxidil significantly improved the quality of life for females with androgenic alopecia, as measured by both the dermatology life quality index and a visual analog scale.
September 2000 in “PubMed” December 2025 in “The Oncologist” In this qualitative study, researchers found that patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer frequently experience symptoms such as tiredness, nausea, and pain, as well as impacts like anxiety, leading to a revised conceptual model to improve patient-reported outcome measures in future clinical trials.
May 2024 in “Reproductive BioMedicine Online” This systematic review found that interactions between patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and healthcare professionals often face challenges due to insufficient information sharing, inadequate patient support, and health system barriers.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Infection” This study found that most patients hospitalized for COVID-19 experienced persistent symptoms over 100 days post-admission, with no significant difference in symptoms between those treated in regular wards and intensive care units.
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May 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, newly diagnosed women with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome and those with alopecia experienced significantly poorer health-related quality of life.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review discusses psychological treatments for alopecia, finding limited but positive effects on mental health, quality of life, and possibly hair growth; however, more research is needed to establish intervention efficacy.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that the revised 43-item PCOSQ had better validity and reliability than the original version, although further studies are needed to assess its predictive efficacy.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study found that dermatological treatments significantly reduce health-related quality of life among patients with various skin conditions, suggesting that the burden of these therapies should be considered in treatment planning and development.
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January 2024 in “Cureus” This study reviewed the physiological and psychological impacts of acne vulgaris, highlighting its complex interactions with endocrine issues, sebum production, and immune response, while suggesting that a multidisciplinary approach can inform future treatments and improve quality of life for those affected.
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January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that those with pityriasis rubra pilaris reported worse quality of life than patients with most other dermatologic conditions, impacting daily activities and emphasizing its severe life quality implications.
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January 2018 in “Breast Cancer Basic and Clinical Research” This study reported that subcutaneous trastuzumab improved certain symptoms and did not negatively impact health-related quality of life in patients with early or metastatic HER2-overexpressing breast cancer.