research Alopecia Areata: A tissue specific autoimmune disease of the hair follicle
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
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research Health Status, Coping Strategies, and Alexithymia in Subjects with Androgenetic Alopecia
People with hair loss feel more depressed and anxious, especially women, and need help managing emotions and beliefs about their condition.
research Telogen Effluvium
Telogen effluvium is a hair loss condition with acute cases resolving quickly and chronic cases potentially lasting longer, sometimes requiring treatment.
research Development of a health-related quality of life questionnaire for women with androgenetic alopecia
WAA-QOL measures impact of hair loss on women's well-being.
research An overview of unwanted female hair
Over 40% of women have unwanted facial hair, which can affect their self-image, and should be managed with personalized treatment and support.
research The Enigma of the Stigma of Hair Loss: Why is Cancer-Treatment Related Alopecia so Traumatic for Women?
Hair loss from cancer treatment is very distressing for women due to its impact on self-image and social stigma.
research Psychosocial impact of alopecia areata in paediatric and adolescent populations: A systematic review
Alopecia areata negatively affects the self-esteem and quality of life of children and teens.
research Can you pull it off? Appearance modifying behaviours adopted by wig users with alopecia in social interactions
Wig users with alopecia do a lot of emotional and practical work to make their wigs look natural and manage how others see them.
research TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM: AN ETIOPATHOGENETIC THEORY
The paper suggests that telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, may be a long-lasting condition triggered by stress or illness in people whose hair growth is unusually synchronized.
research Development of the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes Instrument: A Qualitative Study
Researchers created a new tool to measure the effects of alopecia areata from the patient's view, focusing on hair loss, daily life, and emotional health.
research Intermittent Chronic Telogen Effluvium
Emotional stress can trigger intermittent hair loss in chronic telogen effluvium, which may not improve with treatment if stress continues.
research Validación de una adaptación transcultural al idioma español de la escala Hair Specific Skindex-29
The Spanish version of the Hair Specific Skindex-29 scale is a reliable and valid way to measure the impact of hair loss on women's quality of life.
research Beyond health-related quality of life: initial psychometric validation of a new scale for addressing the gap in assessing the full range of alopecia areata psychosocial burden
The SAAD-41 scale effectively measures the psychosocial impact of alopecia areata.
research ChatGPT in medicine: Evaluating psoriasis patient concerns
ChatGPT effectively addresses psoriasis concerns but can't replace doctors.
research Characteristics of telogen effluvium in COVID-19 in western Iran (2020)
COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, often starting around 7-8 weeks after recovery, with factors like Vitamin D deficiency, other diseases, medication, and stress potentially contributing.
research Health‐related quality of life of adult and adolescent patients living with alopecia areata in Australia
Alopecia areata significantly affects emotional well-being and daily activities, suggesting a need for patient-centered care.
research Telogen effluvium revisited.
Hair loss in Telogen effluvium is often chronic, linked to stress, and lacks a confirmed treatment, but topical corticosteroids may be used.
research Lichen simplex chronicus on the scalp: Broom fibers on dermoscopy; gear wheel sign and hamburger sign on histopathology
Lichen simplex chronicus on the scalp can be diagnosed by specific hair and skin signs and treated with corticosteroids and therapy.
research Management of autoimmune associated alopecia areata
Treatments for autoimmune hair loss have limited success and often relapse, and emotional support is crucial for those affected.
research Perceived Stigma Among Adults With Alopecia Areata in the United States
Alopecia areata causes significant stigma and emotional distress, with many affected individuals not receiving adequate support or treatment.
research Development of the First Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaires in Arabic for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Part I): The Creation and Reliability Analysis of PCOSQoL-47 and PCOSQoL-42 Questionnaires
Two new reliable Arabic questionnaires for measuring quality of life in women with PCOS were created, one for married and one for unmarried women.
research Faces of the Face
The document concludes that understanding the evolution of the human face helps cosmetic surgeons meet aesthetic desires.
research A Global Survey of Ethnic Indian Women Living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Concerns, Diagnosis Experiences, Quality of Life, and Use of Treatment Methods
Ethnic Indian women with PCOS face significant care gaps, needing better support and information.
research Association between Androgenetic Alopecia and Psychosocial Disease Burden: A Cross-Sectional Survey among Polish Men
Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects self-esteem and daily stress, especially in young men.
research Efficacy and safety of glucocorticoids in the treatment of progressive muscular dystrophy in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Glucocorticoids for progressive muscular dystrophy in children don't improve muscle strength or function but do increase certain side effects.
research ALOPECIA AREATA-A CLINICAL ANALYSIS
Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss due to unknown factors, affecting all ages and genders.
research Alopesi Areatada Stresin Rolü ve Hastaların Yaşam Kalitesinin Androgenetik Alopesi ve Sağlıklı Kontrollerle Karşılaştırılması
Stress may affect alopecia areata, but it's not a confirmed trigger.
research Telogen Effluvium Following Orthognathic Surgery
A woman experienced temporary hair loss after jaw surgery due to the stress of the operation.
research MASSIVE PULMONARY EMBOLISM
Timely diagnosis and active treatment improve outcomes for massive pulmonary embolism.
research Role of individualized homeopathy in stress-associated telogen effluvium
This case report discusses the treatment of a middle-aged female patient with chronic telogen effluvium, characterized by excessive hair shedding due to severe emotional stress, metabolic issues, and disturbed sleep. The patient experienced hair loss of over 100 hairs per day for four months, along with gradual thinning over 3-4 years. Treatment with individualized homeopathy at Dr. Batra’s® led to a progressive reduction in hair fall, improved hair density, better results in hair pull tests, emotional stabilization, and enhanced scalp health. The case underscores the significance of addressing psychological, metabolic, and nutritional factors in managing chronic telogen effluvium.