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January 2006 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have lower quality of life, especially in mental health and energy, and managing weight can help improve it.
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December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata significantly lowers quality of life, especially in personal and social areas, and more so if the patient is also depressed.
13 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pityriasis rubra pilaris significantly worsens quality of life more than many other health conditions.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Keloids significantly reduce quality of life, and treating symptoms should be prioritized.
Propecia users with Androgenic Alopecia experienced a lower quality of life and more serious side effects compared to those using Minoxidil.
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December 2007 in “Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research” PCOS lowers quality of life, causing issues like obesity, infertility, and menstrual problems.
Minoxidil is better for female hair loss without hormonal issues, cyproterone acetate for those with; people with treated congenital heart disease have lower life quality; personality differs in types of infertility; oral terbinafine is best for toenail fungus; bladder training reduces incontinence; nurse clinics help with heart disease; weight loss improves body composition and liver disease; computer training cuts drug errors.
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April 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Skin diseases, especially psoriasis, greatly affect people's quality of life, similar to chronic diseases.
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July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Cutaneous lupus erythematosus greatly reduces patients' quality of life.
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November 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The Spanish Hair-Specific Skindex-29 questionnaire effectively measures the quality of life impact of hair loss in Spanish-speaking women.
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July 2020 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a lower health-related quality of life, especially those with an anovulatory phenotype, and may need specific interventions to improve it.
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March 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus have a severely impaired quality of life, especially emotionally.
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Ginseng is possibly safe but its effectiveness is unclear due to poor quality studies and mixed results.
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August 2022 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” SLE patients experience two patterns of non-inflammatory symptoms: intermittent and persistent.
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January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata greatly affects people's life quality, mental health, and work life.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” High-dose vitamin D3 does not improve symptoms or quality of life in COVID-19 patients after one year.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Metabolites” Changes in gut bacteria can contribute to the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), affecting metabolism, immunity, and causing inflammation. Treatments may involve adjusting these factors.
June 2016 in “American Journal of Cardiology” The treatment successfully reopened blood flow in most patients and extended the use of their dialysis access with low risk.
June 2016 in “American Journal of Cardiology” Hair loss may indicate higher risk of heart disease.
February 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Women with PCOS have worse physical health but similar mental health compared to those without PCOS.
January 2023 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” Homeopathic remedies can help manage PCOS symptoms in girls aged 17-21.
128 citations,
February 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.
44 citations,
December 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata seriously lowers quality of life, especially affecting self-image, mental health, and social life.
15 citations,
August 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.
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January 2018 in “İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri” Hair loss was found in 37.4% of surveyed rural high-school students in Eskisehir, Turkey, affecting their quality of life, especially in general health and mental well-being.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “Rheumatology” Many lupus patients experience hair loss, which is linked to anxiety and other skin issues.
Accurate diagnosis and timely, tailored treatments improve outcomes in obstetrics and gynecology.
September 2016 in “Más dermatología” New factors in female hair loss include genetics, hormones, stress, and inflammation; future treatments should also focus on these areas and consider the patient's emotional well-being.
June 2016 in “American Journal of Cardiology” Endovascular repair and open surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms both result in a temporary decline in physical health, with no significant mental health difference, and a return to near normal health in 90 days.
Chemotherapy can cause skin issues and hair loss, and this guide explains how to manage them.