105 citations
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February 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the range of long-term complications, including mucocutaneous, ocular, and psychological sequelae, for survivors of Stevens–Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, but reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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March 2014 in “Body Image” This paper explores the social challenges individuals with medical hair loss face when using wigs, highlighting the complex identity management involved and the social obligations to disclose wig use to close ones.
November 2025 in “Journal of Disease and Public Health” This systematic review found that 5%–10% of COVID-19 cases develop long-term sequelae like neurocognitive impairment and cardiovascular damage, with higher risks in women and severe cases. Vaccination may reduce these risks, but further evidence is needed to confirm its efficacy.
27 citations
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October 2020 in “Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran” This study found that elderly COVID-19 patients are more prone to multiorgan damage, highlighting the need for comprehensive care to lessen the disease's impact.
18 citations
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November 2011 in “Health & Social Work” This study found that among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, those with chronic symptoms, lower education levels, or no health insurance reported higher levels of depression and anxiety.
September 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” In this study, researchers analyzed French social media posts and found that alopecia areata profoundly impacts patients' quality of life, affecting them physically, psychologically, socially, and financially, often driving them to seek support online.
31 citations
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May 2018 in “Housing Theory and Society” This article discusses defining criteria of social housing and proposes a new definition, without reporting new results.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Curēus” This case report highlights the challenges in diagnosing simple-virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia, emphasizing the importance of early expert evaluation to prevent irreversible changes such as virilization.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” In this study, researchers reported that acne is a complex and chronic skin condition most commonly affecting individuals aged 11 to 30, with more severe cases observed more frequently in men and areas rich in sebaceous glands like the face, back, and chest.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Patient Experience” This study found that Finnish individuals with alopecia areata, especially those with significant hair loss, reported reduced well-being and significant comorbidities, highlighting unmet needs for treatment and professional support.
419 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Consumer Research” This study found that corporate social responsibility can enhance consumer perceptions of product performance, especially when viewed as motivated by genuine benevolence rather than self-interest.
44 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The pandemic has pushed dermatology education and care to adopt digital solutions, which are effective and likely to continue post-pandemic.
18 citations
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July 2008 in “Current Oncology Reports” EGFR cancer drugs often cause a rash, which can lead to distress and isolation, but may also improve outcomes for some cancer patients. Current treatments for the rash are limited, but a compound called menadione shows promise.
June 2026 in “Preprints.org” This study examined the current clinical practices for diagnosing and managing alopecia areata in Poland, finding that patient care is inadequate and falls short in using validated severity tools and providing access to advanced therapies despite the availability of new medications like Janus kinase inhibitors.
September 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This review discusses the psychological and social challenges of chemotherapy-induced alopecia and reports no clinical results; the authors suggest that hair loss concerns can significantly impact patient treatment decisions.
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.
This thesis reviews the psychological and social challenges faced by men and women with androgenetic alopecia who seek treatment, but reports no new results.
6 citations
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September 2014 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This article describes a case of possible kerosene and diesel-induced skin injury in an asylum seeker and presents a template for dermatological assessments in similar cases, but reports no new clinical findings.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” This article discusses the challenges international students face adapting to social conditions in Russia, based on survey results from students at several universities.
17 citations
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August 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This article discusses the social and psychological impact of hair disorders and the challenges in their treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” This narrative review found that Telogen Effluvium significantly affects women in Brazil due to its psychological impact and limited access to treatment, exacerbated by economic and healthcare disparities.
3 citations
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May 2010 in “Nursing Standard” This article discusses autoimmune-associated alopecia areata, highlighting its psychological and social impact, but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Endokrynologia Pediatryczna” This review concludes that polycystic ovary syndrome can significantly impact aspects of health-related quality of life in adolescent girls, especially body image and interpersonal functioning.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Philosophy, ethics, and humanities in medicine” This review discusses the ethical challenges in aesthetic medicine related to practice boundaries, specialist training, and the influence of social media, and reports no new findings.
16 citations
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October 2024 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” This systematic review highlighted significant psychosocial impacts of alopecia areata in children and adolescents, noting challenges such as reduced self-esteem, emotional distress, and social difficulties. The review underscored the need for further research to understand these effects comprehensively and guide clinical support.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Severe alopecia areata in children greatly affects their mental and social well-being, and addressing these challenges is crucial.
April 2026 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This personal narrative details an individual's experience with alopecia areata, highlighting the emotional and social challenges of the condition, the impact of treatments, and the journey to regain confidence and freedom through hair regrowth with JAK inhibitors.
April 2026 in “ScholarWorks (Walden University)” This phenomenological study reported that Malaysian women with PCOS experience significant emotional, social, and physical challenges affecting their quality of life, highlighting the need for improved patient-centered care.
1 citations
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August 1995 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” This personal narrative from "Archives of Disease in Childhood" 1995 underscores that empathy, explanation, and reassurance may be more effective than medication for those experiencing delayed puberty and related social challenges; no clinical results are provided.
This scoping review aims to consolidate evidence on the experiences of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in oncology facilities across sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting common physical, psychological, and social challenges and identifying under-researched areas for future study.