December 2023 in “Panacea Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study, conducted at a single hospital from 2017 to 2020, researchers analyzed epidemiological factors, clinical patterns, and associated comorbidities in patients with clinically diagnosed alopecia areata using questionnaires, clinical examinations, and lab data. Results are not reported in the abstract.
December 2022 in “The Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences” This study found that sleep disorders, especially poor sleep quality, are common in women with PCOS, suggesting the need for regular screening using specific questionnaires.
September 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This study observed that gluteal augmentation via liposuction and fat grafting in 200 female patients achieved a desirable waist-hip ratio of around 0.7, reporting lower morbidity and lasting results, with patient satisfaction measured through questionnaires and photographs.
April 2017 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study explored how septuagenarians and octogenarians responded hedonically to natural cosmetics that were marketed as making them feel younger and more attractive, using a simple satisfaction questionnaire.
This study evaluated the effect of intralesional injections of lyophilized Platelet Derived Growth Factors in 42 patients with Peyronie's disease and found significant reductions in penile curvature and plaque size, along with improvements in Peyronie's Disease Questionnaire scores, suggesting a potential treatment role.
April 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this study, a survey of 84 Saudi Arabian dermatologists found increasing use of low-dose oral Minoxidil for hair loss management, though the limited sample size and English questionnaire may affect how well the findings represent the entire dermatologist population in the country.
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January 2014 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This study evaluated the Polish version of Skindex-29, demonstrating its reliability and validity as a tool to measure quality of life in dermatology patients.
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September 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that women, younger individuals, and those with a low body mass index were more likely to develop long COVID symptoms, and even mild COVID-19 cases often experienced long-term residual symptoms.
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June 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the Alopecia Areata Symptom Impact Scale (AASIS) is a better tool than the Alopecia Areata Quality of Life Index (AA-QLI) for assessing patient-reported outcomes in alopecia areata.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Psoriasis patients experience moderate functional impairment related to disease severity and less satisfaction.
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March 1990 in “PubMed” This study found that shaving was the most helpful and commonly used temporary hair removal method among women with facial hirsutism.
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July 2017 in “International Journal of Behavioral Medicine” This study validated the Egyptian Arabic version of the Skindex-16 and found that skin conditions significantly impacted patients' quality of life, particularly in the emotional domain.
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reports that patients with androgenetic alopecia had lower quality of life scores across all measured domains compared to controls, with disease severity worsening the impact, particularly socially for those under 30.
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November 2009 in “BMC dermatology” This study found that dermatologists in the southeastern U.S. often offer less frequent treatment for children with alopecia areata compared to adults, with more treatment also recommended for more advanced stages of hair loss.
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May 2018 in “Psychology, Health & Medicine” In this study, researchers found that the original four-factor model of causal illness attributions in the IPQ-R did not fit a Chinese sample, and instead identified a two-factor model focusing on psychological attributions and risk factors.
May 2026 in “Nursing Reports” This study found that Slovak breast cancer survivors experience moderate overall quality of life, with variations across domains linked to treatment types and sociodemographic factors, pointing to the need for tailored supportive care.
December 2023 in “Advances in economics, management and political sciences” This study found that consumers do not prefer anti-hair loss products over regular hair care products, suggesting that companies should focus on factors like purchase willingness instead of the specific causes of hair loss.
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January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that androgenetic alopecia significantly harms quality of life, particularly in younger patients, those with more severe or long-term alopecia, and those who have sought non-medical hair care.
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” Alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia affect quality of life similarly.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes negative emotions and stress due to hair loss and emotional triggers.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This study in Khakassia reported that extroverts were more prevalent than introverts among secondary school students, with significant variations observed based on age, gender, and nationality.
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.
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March 2006 in “Human reproduction” This study found that metformin treatment improved health-related quality-of-life, emotional well-being, and sexual satisfaction among women with PCOS, correlated with weight loss and menstrual cycle normalization.
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December 2015 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This study found that while laser hair removal improves quality of life for women with facial hirsutism, emotional benefits diminish over 30 months and additional treatments may be necessary to maintain improvements.
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January 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study found that daily consumption of soft drinks significantly increases the risk of moderate-to-severe acne in adolescents, particularly if sugar intake from these drinks exceeds 100 grams per day.
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December 1997 in “Cancer Nursing” In this study, patients receiving CHOP chemotherapy for aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma reported a wide range of side effects, with all experiencing hair loss by cycle 3 and fatigue as a common issue.
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” This study validated the VQ-Dermato, the first dermatology-specific quality of life instrument in French, and found it to be reliable, acceptable for routine use, and more responsive than the SF36.
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January 2017 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” This study found that both alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia moderately reduced the quality of life for Chinese patients, especially in younger individuals and those experiencing hair loss for over a year.
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November 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that anxiety-related traits significantly predict the impact of hair loss on quality of life across different alopecia types, with variations observed based on gender.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This study found that type 2 diabetes was associated with a higher risk of severe central scalp hair loss in African American women.