April 2024 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” This study in Singapore found that alopecia areata generally does not significantly impact the quality of life for pediatric patients and their families, with better outcomes observed in those with comorbidities like allergic rhinitis.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study highlights the lack of sufficient Korean epidemiological research examining the psychosocial aspects of female pattern hair loss, the leading cause of hair loss among women.
December 2023 in “Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences Assiut” In this study, GC/MS analysis revealed variability in the quality of Syrian herbal formulations for BPH, with variations in tocopherol content, presence of parabens, and shortages of certain phytosterols.
This study found that androgenic alopecia significantly impaired quality of life among men in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, with younger males and those diagnosed by a doctor experiencing greater quality of life issues, particularly in the symptoms domain.
August 2023 in “Farmacja Polska” This study observed that hair loss due to cytotoxic cancer treatment significantly affects social functioning and interpersonal relationships for both men and women, although it does not have a notable impact on specific daily activities.
July 2023 in “Journal of Nursing Science Benha University (Print)” In this study conducted at Benha University Hospital, researchers found that most women with polycystic ovary syndrome had poor knowledge of the condition and over two-thirds experienced a low quality of life, with a significant positive correlation between knowledge level and quality of life scores.
May 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” This study demonstrated that the Thai version of the FDLQI is a valid and reliable tool for assessing the quality of life of family members of patients with dermatological diseases.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata significantly affects emotional well-being and quality of life, especially in younger adults.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article reviews the importance of quality control and quality assurance in hair transplant practice and emphasizes their potential to improve procedural outcomes, yet it reports no new clinical data.
September 2022 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” In this study, females experienced a more significant decrease in quality of life from alopecia than males, with androgenetic alopecia causing greater impairment than alopecia areata.
February 2022 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” This study concluded that androgenetic alopecia more severely impacts the quality of life of females compared to males among Pakistani patients, as measured by Skindex-29 scores.
February 2022 in “Journal of Clinical and Experimental Investigations” This study found that patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome had more frequent skin symptoms and lower quality of life compared to controls, suggesting the need for a multidisciplinary treatment approach.
In this observational study, researchers found that females and patients with androgenetic alopecia reported significantly greater quality-of-life impairment compared to males and those with alopecia areata.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that oral contraceptives containing cyproterone acetate improved the overall quality of life in PCOS patients more than those containing levonorgestrel after 6 months of treatment.
February 2020 in “Drug Analytical Research” This study found that magistral topical minoxidil solutions had differences in color, viscosity, and acidity compared to industrial formulations and issues with drug content and dosage indication, despite similar follicular penetration.
December 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study identified various methodological inconsistencies in systematic reviews on platelet-rich plasma therapy for pattern hair loss, suggesting a need for rigorous adherence to established guidelines.
October 2019 in “International journal of contemporary medical research” This study observed that skin diseases had a small to moderate impact on patients' quality of life at a primary healthcare setting, suggesting the need for better training and medication availability for healthcare professionals.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that keloids significantly impair quality of life, with pain and itch being major contributors to this impact, comparable to other chronic dermatologic conditions.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a 10% carbamide peroxide solution significantly reduced acne lesions more effectively than a vehicle solution, suggesting it as a safe and effective alternative to benzoyl peroxide for treating mild to moderate acne.
January 2016 in “Journal of Dr Behcet Uz Children s Hospital” This study examined family functioning, psychopathology, and quality of life in children and adolescents with alopecia areata, analyzing their relationships with sociodemographic and disease-related variables.
May 2014 in “Transfusion and Apheresis Science” The study found that the quality of cord blood units remains consistent before freezing and after thawing, indicating that attached tube segments reliably represent the graft's properties.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Acne treatment, including isotretinoin, improves quality of life and does not worsen depression.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses the psychological and social challenges of hirsutism in women and suggests that eflornithine cream may offer a small quality of life improvement for affected individuals, though with limited evidence.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Atopic dermatitis significantly lowers the quality of life for infants and their families.
February 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review explores how seborrheic dermatitis impacts patients' quality of life but does not present new research findings; it highlights a need for further studies on influencing factors.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that hair loss impairs quality of life differently for men and women in France, affecting men's physical health and women's mental health more significantly.
December 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia, especially those who are young, less educated, and single, experience significantly reduced health-related quality of life.
November 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” In this study, the authors successfully translated, culturally adapted, and validated the Women's Androgenetic Alopecia Quality of Life questionnaire into Spanish, demonstrating it as a reliable tool for assessing female pattern hair loss.
July 2022 in “Nigerian journal of medicine : journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria” This study found that androgenetic alopecia significantly impairs quality of life among Nigerian patients, especially in areas like emotions, stigmatization, and self-confidence, highlighting the importance of psychosocial support.
April 2022 in “Journal of the Medical Sciences” This study found a significant relationship between the severity of androgenetic alopecia in men and a negative impact on their quality of life.