June 2021 in “Dermatologic surgery” Researchers suggest using a standard question and 5-point scale to measure patient satisfaction with acne scar treatments.
July 2025 in “Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences” Unmarried individuals and those with diabetes have a poorer quality of life with alopecia areata.
Moderate facial angiofibroma significantly reduces quality of life compared to almost-clear cases, highlighting the benefits of treatment.
October 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hair loss negatively impacts quality of life, and psychological support can help.
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Ixekizumab helps improve life quality, physical ability, and work performance in patients with psoriatic arthritis who haven't used biologic drugs before.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A new reliable scale improves accuracy in measuring hair density and treatment response.
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Review” Tinea corporis significantly reduces quality of life, so early detection and treatment are important.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
October 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” Acne and hair loss in women can greatly lower their quality of life, but having polycystic ovarian syndrome does not.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The document concludes that a new questionnaire to assess mental health in alopecia patients shows low rates of seeking mental health services and support groups.
April 2025 in “Journal of International Medical Research” Androgenetic alopecia has a minor impact on the quality of life for Jordanian men.
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January 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Patients felt happier with their looks and younger after hair transplant surgery, but their well-being and social life didn't change much.
September 2011 in “Urology” The IPP index is linked to storage symptoms and leftover urine, and may help manage urinary tract symptoms.
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January 2006 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have lower quality of life, especially in mental health and energy, and managing weight can help improve it.
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May 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” People with mycosis fungoides/Sézary syndrome have a much lower quality of life.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Turkish women with hirsutism experience lower quality of life, especially those with PCOS, regardless of hair growth severity.
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October 2021 in “Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift” The protocol is easy to use, but reliable results need the same person to assess each time.
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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.
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March 2018 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” 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.
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January 2023 Alopecia Areata significantly reduces quality of life, especially in women, long-term sufferers, and severe cases.
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October 2017 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Understanding patients' views on their illness can help improve their disease management.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction reports.
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February 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” Alopecia areata severity is influenced by factors like long disease duration, relapses, treatment response, and mental health, leading to the creation of a new severity measurement tool.
The C-CAT tool helps assess and improve treatment for central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
September 2015 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” The research predicted the effectiveness of Ayurvedic hair care products by calculating their Drug Efficacy Indices.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Healthier hair and scalp improve mental wellbeing.
April 2024 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors lower PSA density but higher PSA density indicates disease progression.
January 2024 in “JEADV clinical practice” The study helps doctors use patient images to understand and apply SALT scores for treating severe alopecia areata.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Finasteride use is linked to a lower risk of bladder cancer, especially in Caucasians and Hispanics.