October 2019 in “International journal of contemporary medical research” Skin diseases have a small to moderate impact on the quality of life of patients in Goa, India.
September 2018 in “Value in Health” Orphan drug benefit scores in Germany are influenced by phase III data and lack of alternatives, but not linked to price or discounts.
129 citations,
January 2019 in “Clinical medicine insights” Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.
111 citations,
November 2010 in “Human Reproduction” South Asian women with PCOS are more likely to have metabolic issues and central obesity, and simple measures like waist size and blood pressure can help identify these risks early.
58 citations,
November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” SHBG may be a useful early indicator and treatment target for PCOS.
41 citations,
October 2012 in “Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry” Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.
29 citations,
March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” South Asian women with PCOS present with different symptoms compared to White women, influenced by ethnicity, obesity, and age.
27 citations,
March 2013 in “Social Semiotics” Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.
26 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry” Dental erosion is common in adolescents and is linked to diet and higher socioeconomic status.
17 citations,
July 2017 in “International Journal of Behavioral Medicine” The Egyptian Arabic Skindex-16 is a reliable way to measure how skin diseases affect quality of life in Egyptian patients.
13 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride can treat hair loss, but may have side effects; evaluate and inform patients of risks.
11 citations,
March 2021 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms vary globally, with bloating, high cholesterol, and glucose levels being common; the current diagnostic criteria may need refining.
8 citations,
January 2019 in “Chirurgia” Bariatric surgery is safe and effective for treating adolescent obesity.
3 citations,
July 2017 in “International journal of medicine” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide effectively treats alopecia areata, as shown by significant improvements in hair regrowth and dermoscopic indicators.
1 citations,
February 2022 in “Online journal of biological sciences” The document does not determine if adults with aphallia are fertile.
November 2023 in “Martor” People still turn to witchcraft for help with modern problems despite technological advances.
July 2023 in “SAS journal of medicine” Certain hair styling methods, like weaving and straightening, are a main cause of hair loss in women from Bamako.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” FDA-cleared devices often fail to produce high-quality platelet-rich plasma consistently.
11 citations,
May 2021 in “Clinical Epidemiology” Vitiligo is underreported in medical claims and is linked to certain skin types and autoimmune diseases.
April 2024 in “Food science & nutrition” Many displaced schoolchildren in Cameroon are malnourished, with high rates of thinness, stunting, underweight, and deficiencies in iron and protein.
January 2023 in “MIMESIS” The study concluded that McDonald's Father's Day ad uses a burger bun to symbolize a father, with colors and text celebrating the occasion and representing the brand's identity.
January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Sesame and pumpkin seed oil can effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata.
January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Microneedling with PRP is as effective and safe as minoxidil+finasteride for treating hair loss.
59 citations,
August 2004 in “Human Reproduction Update” Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
23 citations,
November 2013 in “Lupus” Therapeutic intervention improved the quality of life for Japanese lupus patients with skin issues.
3 citations,
November 2022 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” Ethnic Indian women with PCOS often have early symptoms, delayed diagnosis, and need better information and support for treatment and lifestyle management.
3 citations,
April 2021 in “Cureus” Low Vitamin D is common in people with Alopecia Areata, but its impact on the condition needs more research.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” Children with early graying hair might have lower levels of certain nutrients like zinc, magnesium, and Vitamin B12.
February 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” We need better research to improve alopecia treatment and patient care.
16 citations,
March 2017 in “Bone Marrow Transplantation” Some children who had stem cell transplants developed permanent hair loss, especially when treated with a drug called busulphan.