13 citations
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April 2021 in “Value in Health” There is a significant need for better-validated quality of life tools in dermatology.
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January 2016 in “Quality of Life Research” The PCOSQ-50 is a valid and reliable questionnaire for measuring quality of life in Iranian women with PCOS.
December 2024 in “eCommons - AKU (Aga Khan University)” PICAT is a reliable tool for assessing dermatology residents' skills in PRP procedures for hair loss.
24 citations
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March 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The Arabic Skindex-16 is a reliable and valid way to measure the impact of skin conditions on quality of life in Saudi patients.
37 citations
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April 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Genetic and environmental factors, like smoking and exercise, affect male hair loss.
December 2021 in “International research journal of pharmacy” The quality of Neelibhringadi Keratailam varies among products, suggesting a need for better standardization and quality control.
8 citations
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November 2024 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” The Dermatology Life Quality Index is reliable and consistent but needs more diverse participant studies.
128 citations
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February 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.
9 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The FFA-QLI is a reliable tool for assessing quality of life in women with severe Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
18 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The DLQI is a key tool for measuring quality of life in dermatology.
6 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” LiPADI is a useful tool for monitoring the severity and treatment of lichen planus.
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June 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Hair transplantation improves life quality and self-esteem in men with male pattern baldness.
24 citations
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March 2010 in “Value in Health” The PCOS-specific questionnaire needs more work to fully measure quality of life in clinical trials.
244 citations
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September 2008 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
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53 citations
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September 2017 in “BMJ Open” Nearly all elderly nursing home residents had a skin disease, with dry skin being the most common.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Facebook groups help patients using scalp cooling therapy by offering support, advice, and product recommendations.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” Cardiac risk markers help assess heart risk in males with type 2 diabetes and low DHT.
5 citations
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October 2018 in “Research in psychotherapy” The Italian version of a relationship scale was adapted for cancer patients, showing some differences from the original and suggesting its use could improve therapy and treatment adherence.
44 citations
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October 2020 in “Arthritis Care & Research” Choosing the right tools is crucial for accurately measuring lupus activity and damage.
58 citations
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March 2019 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Wedelolactone may help treat lung fibrosis by reducing inflammation and lung damage.
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April 2024 in “BMJ Open” Standardized ultrasound methods are needed for measuring scar thickness in clinical practice.
14 citations
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March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Oxidative stress, not insulin resistance, is significantly related to free androgen index in PCOS.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The Facial Psoriasis Log-based Area and Severity Index is a more effective way to measure improvements in facial psoriasis than the traditional method.
A standardized consent form for PRP injections improves patient trust and legal protection.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “European Journal of Nutrition” Newborns' hair shows how much caffeine their mothers drank during pregnancy.
32 citations
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December 2004 in “BMC Public Health” Men can report their own balding patterns well enough for large health studies.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Digital Health” Motion-graphic videos improve patient understanding more than verbal explanations for platelet-rich plasma therapy.