February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Atopic dermatitis significantly lowers the quality of life for infants and their families.
This study suggests that the long non-coding RNA Xist is a key factor in sex differences in systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, affecting immune cell behavior and inflammatory pathways in women.
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.
March 2018 in “European Urology Supplements” Patients follow treatment well, but many change medicines; good information helps compliance.
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 2017 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This study found that female pattern hair loss significantly impacts quality of life, suggesting that psychological support may enhance treatment adherence.
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July 2004 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this study, treatment with 1 mg of finasteride was associated with stable sexual function, suggesting that sexual side effects may be less common than indicated in clinical trials.
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September 2001 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that sexual and erectile function in men taking finasteride 1 mg did not significantly differ from age-matched controls, suggesting sexual side effects may be less common than previously reported.
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February 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study estimates the prevalence of hyperandrogenic states in late adolescent and young females, revealing that these disorders often begin at a young age.
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December 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study reported that COVID-19 was causally associated with postinfectious hair shedding, which varied with disease severity, but hair completely recovered.
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports that the prevalence of male pattern baldness in Asians is higher than previously believed, with potential links to socioeconomic factors and westernized diets, though the exact cause remains unclear.
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May 2000 in “PubMed” This study found that the prevalence of male androgenetic alopecia in a Singapore community was 63%, increasing with age and showing higher rates among Indians compared to Chinese.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Personalized medicine is important for treating skin disorders, with new treatments and connections to hormones and genetics being explored.
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Review” This study found that Tinea Corporis significantly impacts the quality of life of patients, with disease duration and body surface area involved being key factors.
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June 2023 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” This study found that sexual trauma, particularly occurring between ages 5-7, was significantly associated with blunted hair cortisol levels, revealing a potential critical developmental stage affecting HPA axis function. No significant link was observed between cortisol reactivity and other adverse childhood experiences or stressors.
This study found significant variability in the production and use of platelet-rich plasma and related products in Brazil, highlighting the need for regulatory measures to ensure safety.
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that premature graying significantly impacts the quality of life among affected individuals, reporting profound effects on psychological and social well-being, including guilt and mood fluctuations.
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March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair care practices and concerns about maintaining hairstyles can reduce how often African American women exercise.
This study found that treating androgenetic alopecia through a virtual healthcare platform significantly improved hair-loss-related quality of life over six months, with adherence to the program being a key factor in achieving better outcomes among the participants in Brazil.
September 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this observational study conducted in a dermatology outpatient setting, the researchers reported that minoxidil 5% was the most commonly prescribed treatment for androgenic alopecia, with male patients experiencing a greater impact on quality of life compared to females.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Biological and Environmental Investigations” This study found that female students aged 18-21 with PCOS had higher weight compared to those without, though their BMI remained in the normal range.
September 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study at Sree Ramakrishna Medical College in Tamil Nadu found that young females experiencing hair loss also report disturbed sleep, depression, and irritability, suggesting a need for increased awareness about health, nutrition, hair care, personal hygiene, and sleep among this population.
September 2023 in “International journal of Unani and integrative medicine” In this study, researchers observed a possible correlation between hair loss patterns and Mizaj (temperament) types, suggesting that hair loss patterns might serve as a diagnostic index for identifying individual temperaments according to the Unani system of medicine.
In this study conducted at an Egyptian outpatient clinic, researchers found that systemic lupus erythematosus patients who were non-adherent to medication had a higher rate of hospitalization and more clinical symptoms compared to those who adhered to their prescribed treatments.
November 2022 in “PLANT ARCHIVES” This study reported on 23 medicinal plant species used in Ben M'hidi, El-Tarf, Algeria, providing ethnobotanical insights into their traditional therapeutic applications.
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.
November 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Microbiology” This study found that protective measures against COVID-19, such as prolonged mask-wearing and frequent hand washing, were associated with skin issues, hair loss, and nail brittleness among participants in Iraq.
April 2021 in “International journal of advanced research” This study found that Covid-19 may trigger autoimmune pathways leading to alopecia areata and telogen effluvium, highlighting a connection that warrants further investigation.
April 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, Covid-19 was found to trigger alopecia areata and telogen effluvium by activating different autoimmune pathways, indicating a connection between these hair loss conditions and the virus.
This study found that low-intensity light therapy improved quality of life related to emotional, psychosocial, and symptom domains in individuals with androgenic alopecia, with a greater impact observed in women.