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GlossaryQuality of Life

individual's overall well-being and life satisfaction

Quality of Life (QoL) refers to an individual's overall well-being, encompassing physical health, psychological state, level of independence, social relationships, and their relationship to salient features of their environment. It is a broad concept that includes subjective evaluations of both positive and negative aspects of life, and is often used in healthcare to assess the impact of diseases, treatments, and health policies on patients' daily lives.

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research Quality of life in cutaneous lupus erythematosus

158 citations , March 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus have a severely impaired quality of life, especially emotionally.

Quality of Life Assessment in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: Results of a Prospective, Multicenter Study

research Quality of Life Assessment in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: Result of a Prospective, Multicenter Study

101 citations , January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology”

Men with hair loss experience lower quality of life, worsened by factors like age, severity, and treatment history.

research Quality of Life, Burden of Disease, Co-morbidities, and Systemic Effects in Vitiligo Patients

79 citations , March 2017 in “Dermatologic clinics”

Vitiligo affects overall health and self-esteem, needing more research and awareness.

research Features Associated With Quality of Life Impairment in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patients

61 citations , April 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine”

Hidradenitis suppurativa severely impacts quality of life, especially with severe symptoms and certain comorbidities, and current treatments don't significantly improve it.

research Laser treatment for female facial hirsutism: are quality-of-life benefits sustainable?

60 citations , December 2015 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”

Laser hair removal improves quality of life but emotional benefits decrease over time, suggesting more treatments are needed for lasting effects.

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community A Quality of Life Guide: 17 Month Update + Regimen

in Update 9 upvotes 7 years ago

The user reports success in treating hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, vitamin D3, biotin, and dermarolling. They noticed improved hair growth, especially after addressing a severe vitamin D deficiency and changing their minoxidil regimen.

community What I've Learned: A Quality of Life Guide

80 upvotes 9 years ago

The post discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using minoxidil, finasteride, nizoral, and sulfur-including shampoo. The author shares personal experiences and tips for application, frequency, and managing side effects, noting significant regrowth with both minoxidil and finasteride.

community My greatest life regret is that I didn't jump on fin a decade ago.

in Chat 26 upvotes 4 years ago

Severe balding negatively impacts self-esteem and quality of life. Treatments discussed include hair transplant, hair system, and embracing baldness.

community ru58841 powder mixed in stemoxydine shelf life?

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. User asks if RU58841 powder mixed in stemoxydine needs refrigeration and if it maintains quality at room temperature like pre-mixed solutions.

community M25 Dutasteride is the best thing that ever happened to me

in Update 90 upvotes 4 months ago

A 25-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride, experiencing significant hair regrowth and improved hair quality after 6 months, taking it three times a week. The user stopped finasteride entirely, citing dutasteride's longer half-life as more effective.

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