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November 2000 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” WAA-QOL measures impact of hair loss on women's well-being.
8 citations,
July 2021 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
November 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” The Spanish version of the WAA-QoL questionnaire is reliable and valid for assessing quality of life in women with hair loss.
2 citations,
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8 citations,
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15 citations,
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14 citations,
September 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral minoxidil improves hair density in women with androgenetic alopecia, with mild side effects.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss significantly affects the quality of life for Muslim American women, especially those not wearing hijab.
1 citations,
January 2009 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Review determines effective, safe treatments for female hair loss.
91 citations,
August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Female Pattern Hair Loss affects women's self-esteem and needs more research for better treatment.
40 citations,
October 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps regrow hair in female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
May 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in women.
3 citations,
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1 citations,
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35 citations,
May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
14 citations,
June 2021 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Experts agreed on guidelines to improve research on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
21 citations,
May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
2 citations,
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7 citations,
March 2019 in “Medicine” Combining light therapy and microneedling shows promise for treating female hair loss.
53 citations,
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16 citations,
January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Most patients with cicatricial alopecias face significant psychological and social challenges due to their hair loss.
10 citations,
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58 citations,
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March 2024 in “Healthcare” Stem cell treatment improved life quality and sexual function in women with hair loss.
19 citations,
October 2020 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hair loss can lead to significant stigma and lower quality of life, especially for women and those with certain types of alopecia.
October 2019 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Female pattern hair loss greatly affects quality of life, especially in younger patients, those with the condition for a long time, and those with mental health issues. A more comprehensive treatment approach is suggested.
97 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride 0.5 mg works better than finasteride and placebo for increasing hair in men with hair loss.
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86 citations,
May 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” How bad a woman's hair loss is doesn't always match how it affects her happiness and daily life.