May 2025 in “Life Studies” In this study, lung cancer patients undergoing treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors and chemotherapy reported high incidence and severity of symptoms such as fatigue, drowsiness, and loss of appetite, which were most prominent and distressing throughout the treatment cycles.
February 2021 in “Journal of nursing education and practice” This study found that while kidney transplant recipients generally reported good quality of life on immunosuppressive therapies, women experienced more distressing symptoms and lower satisfaction compared to men.
22 citations
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October 2017 in “Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This study found that the prevalence of PCOS among Australian women aged 16-29 was 12% using NIH criteria, with fertility concerns being the most distressing aspect for those diagnosed.
78 citations
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October 2003 in “Cochrane library” This review found that adding cyproterone acetate to estradiol showed a subjective improvement in hirsutism versus placebo, but comparisons with other therapies revealed no clinical differences.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that treatment with human foreskin fibroblast conditioned medium improved both objective measures like hair density and subjective satisfaction in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
36 citations
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May 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report described cosmetically significant hair regrowth in a 39-year-old woman with permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia after continuous oral minoxidil use.
November 2023 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This abstract does not provide any specific results or findings but describes male androgenic alopecia as a progressive and psychologically distressing hair-loss disorder involving hair follicle miniaturization.
192 citations
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September 2003 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This study suggests that metformin may be more effective than Dianette in treating moderate to severe hirsutism in women with PCOS, while also reducing markers of insulin resistance.
47 citations
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August 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the causes, prevention, and management of complications following face-lift surgery but reports no new clinical results.
April 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Many women experience sexual dysfunction, but few seek help, and better treatment and medical training are needed.
9 citations
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December 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This research letter reports that low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair density and length in children with loose anagen hair syndrome.
8 citations
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February 2021 in “Comprehensive psychiatry” This study found that adults with trichotillomania or skin picking disorder experienced significantly poorer sleep quality, which was linked to various factors including age, stress, distress tolerance, impulsivity, and comorbid mental disorders.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the challenges of diagnosing and managing somatization in dermatology patients, highlighting the need for comprehensive evaluation of unexplained dermatologic symptoms, and reports no new results.
5 citations
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February 2013 in “Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bulteni-bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology” This case report observed that an adolescent female experienced hair loss with fluoxetine and sertraline, which resolved with venlafaxine, suggesting potential alopecia as an adverse reaction to these SSRIs.
3 citations
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September 2010 in “Acta Médica Portuguesa” This review explores the psychosocial impact of PCOS symptoms on health-related quality of life, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary care and individual perspectives, but reports no new research findings.
May 2024 in “International journal of surgery case reports” In this case report, an 18-year-old male with an oral epidermoid cyst experienced trouble swallowing and respiratory distress, but recovered well following surgical removal of the cyst.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This presentation explores burnout and compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals, detailing their causes, symptoms, and consequences, and emphasizes strategies for prevention and management, such as mindfulness and organizational support, to improve both provider and patient outcomes.
23 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of female pattern hair loss, highlighting the importance of early medical intervention to arrest hair loss progression, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, dandruff treatment with anti-dandruff shampoos was found to effectively reduce symptoms and enhance emotional wellbeing, indirectly improving daily functioning by alleviating scalp-related emotional distress, though it did not affect self-esteem.
2295 citations
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August 2012 in “The international journal of transgenderism/International journal of transgenderism” This publication reviews the World Professional Association for Transgender Health's Standards of Care for supporting transgender and gender nonconforming people, with adjustments needed for diverse global contexts and no new clinical results.
228 citations
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February 2003 in “Urology” This article discusses the side effects of androgen deprivation therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer, highlighting the need for clinical trials to systematically study these effects.
138 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the relationship between perceived stress and hair loss or graying, exploring hair follicles as a model system but reports no new clinical results.
97 citations
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July 2006 in “Dermatologic therapy” This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment approaches for cutaneous manifestations of PCOS, reporting on various treatment options without presenting new clinical results.
90 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” This article reviews lichen planopilaris, a chronic scarring alopecia, and explores recent treatment developments, but it reports no new clinical results.
68 citations
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January 2008 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” This narrative review discusses the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on women's psychological and sexual well-being, highlighting the potential benefits of interdisciplinary treatments and new interventions to improve life satisfaction and coping, but reports no new results.
59 citations
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August 2018 in “The oncologist” This study found that permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia was relatively common three years after treatment among breast cancer patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy, particularly those on taxane-based regimens.
23 citations
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April 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the importance of recognizing and treating psychiatric conditions in dermatology patients, offering practical recommendations for dermatologists to manage psychocutaneous diseases effectively, but reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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December 2007 in “Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research” This review discusses the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on health-related quality of life, highlighting its negative effects which may be influenced by cultural perceptions, obesity, infertility, and menstrual issues.
5 citations
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June 2019 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” This report describes six cases of hair loss in African American women after switching to tenofovir alafenamide, suggesting it as a possible adverse effect in this population.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” This review examines changes in hair physiology and treatment options for transgender patients on hormonal therapy but reports no new clinical findings, offering treatment recommendations based on the authors' experiences.