192 citations
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June 1992 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in men.
31 citations
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November 2000 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study developed the Women's Androgenetic Alopecia Quality of Life Questionnaire, which shows high reliability and internal consistency for assessing the impact of AGA on women's quality of life.
21 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This article proposes a new classification, the Obsessive-Compulsive Insight Continuum, to help dermatologists better understand and diagnose skin disorders with obsessive-compulsive features.
15 citations
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September 1984 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” The document explains various skin conditions in cats and how to diagnose and treat them.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Review” This paper outlines the clinical features of artefactual skin disorder, emphasizing the complexities in diagnosing the self-inflicted lesions that patients deny, and underscores the importance of integrating dermatological, psychiatric, and psychological treatment approaches.
April 2016 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This article explores the social and psychological factors driving male body hair grooming and the psychosocial effects of both hair removal and male pattern balding, without reporting new clinical findings.
March 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This letter to the editor discusses patient perspectives on androgenetic alopecia treatment at a tertiary dermatology center in Singapore, though results or specific findings are not reported in the abstract.
This thesis reviews the psychological and social challenges faced by men and women with androgenetic alopecia who seek treatment, but reports no new results.
39 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review presents standardized methods for assessing and tracking hair loss in alopecia areata but reports no clinical results, with the authors noting time limitations in clinical practice.
21 citations
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April 2015 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” This review evaluates various cognitive-behavioral interventions for trichotillomania but does not report new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research on their efficacy.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy” This review discusses the role of mental healthcare in managing sexual side effects of prostate cancer radiotherapy and highlights the importance of patient education and psychological support for improved quality of life.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses scaffold materials and properties used in epidermal tissue engineering to promote skin regeneration and reports no new research findings.
May 2023 in “Antioxidants” In this study, researchers found that supramolecular peptide self-assembling materials derived from Pacific oysters exhibit promising effects for skin wound healing in vitro and in vivo, demonstrating procoagulant, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative properties that suggest potential as a natural treatment option.
June 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
28 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study found that Greek adult women with scarring alopecia experience more significant psychological burden and quality of life impairment compared to those with non-scarring alopecia.
36 citations
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January 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that transdermal testosterone significantly increased the frequency of satisfactory sexual events in women experiencing SSRI/SNRI-related loss of libido, but did not improve overall sexual self-rating scores.
6 citations
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that the solid self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system improved the oral bioavailability of carvedilol significantly compared to the drug alone, enhancing its solubility, dissolution, AUC, and Cmax.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Behavioral Sciences” In a study of 435 undergraduate medical students, researchers found that rejection sensitivity was linked to increased loneliness and problematic internet use, with loneliness mediating this relationship and self-control moderating its impact, highlighting pathways and conditions that could inform interventions.
30 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes” This study found that alopecia areata significantly impacts emotional and psychological well-being, relationships, and lifestyles, highlighting the need for increased awareness and effective treatments.
In this study, researchers discovered that the HrasG12V oncogenic mutation in murine skin epithelial cells initially promotes progenitor cell renewal but later leads to a balanced differentiation, stabilizing clone growth.
In this study, researchers observed that oncogenic HrasG12V in single murine epidermal cells leads to an initial increase in progenitor cell renewal, but ultimately results in balanced cell fate choices that limit clone growth.
October 2019 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this study, researchers reported that androgenetic alopecia is associated with significantly decreased quality of life, particularly impacting younger patients and those with severe or long-standing hair loss.
10 citations
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September 2023 in “Medicina” In this study conducted in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia, hair loss was identified as the most prevalent skin condition, primarily affecting females, and was linked to lower self-esteem and psychological distress, impacting patients' quality of life.
May 2015 in “UC Merced Undergraduate Research Journal” This review suggests that while both pharmaceuticals and behavioral therapies can reduce symptoms of trichotillomania, behavioral therapies often prove more effective, though long-term effectiveness remains uncertain.
294 citations
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January 2016 in “Stem Cells International” This review discusses the characteristics, biomaterials, and tissue engineering methods for adipose-derived stem cells in a 3D environment, highlighting their potential in regenerative medicine without presenting new clinical results.
2 citations
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September 2014 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This review discusses advancements and challenges in laboratory-based tissue-expansion and transplantation techniques for facial wound healing, noting potential for stem cell therapies but highlighting the ongoing absence of skin features like hair follicles in cultured grafts.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Migration and Health” This study observed that PCOS patients from migration or minority backgrounds often face lower quality of life, higher depression rates, and reduced self-esteem, suggesting that socioeconomic and sociocultural factors may play significant roles.
22 citations
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December 2013 in “Stem cells and development” This study found that treating skin wounds with a combination of epidermis-derived epithelial-like stem/progenitor cells and platelet-rich plasma improved tissue repair and increased vascularization and elastin content compared to platelet-rich plasma alone.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Cureus” This study developed two highly reliable Arabic HRQoL questionnaires for evaluating quality of life in married and unmarried women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study found that androgenetic alopecia negatively impacts the emotional and social well-being of Polish men, particularly younger individuals, with 66.7% reporting a significant effect on self-esteem.