research Unconventional medicine in dermatology outpatients in Turkey
About one-third of dermatology patients in Ankara, Turkey use unconventional treatments for skin issues.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research Potential use of human hair shaft keratin peptide signatures to distinguish gender and ethnicity
Keratin peptides in hair might help identify gender and ethnicity.
research Development and pilot-testing of the Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO)
The Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata from other hair loss types but needs more validation.
research Tendency to underestimate the severity of androgenetic alopecia
People often underestimate hair loss severity, with fewer seeking treatment, and it's more distressing for women.
research Psychometric Properties of the EQ-5D-5L in Patients with Alopecia Areata
The EQ-5D-5L tool may not accurately measure the impact of alopecia areata on patients' lives.
research HPA Axis Variation and ACEs; Childhood Sexual Trauma is Associated with Lower Hair Cortisol in Adulthood
Childhood sexual trauma, especially between ages 5-7, is linked to lower cortisol levels in adult hair, suggesting long-term stress response changes.
research Generic vs. Disease-Specific Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) Instruments for Assessing HRQoL Burden Among Patients Diagnosed with Alopecia Areata: Evidence from TARGET-DERM AA
Disease-specific tools better assess quality of life in alopecia areata patients.
research P-421 ASSOCIATION BETWEEN STRESS-RELATED HORMONE LEVELS IN HAIR AND SUBJECTIVE MENTAL HEALTH IN JAPANESE WORKERS
Higher cortisol levels are linked to poor coping, while higher DHEA levels are linked to job confidence.
research Book Reviews
The reviews critique three psychology books, noting skepticism about a personality inventory for teens, praising a practical guide on body image issues, and recommending a book on grief therapy.
research Comparison of quality of life in patients with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata
Both androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata negatively impact quality of life, with no significant difference between them.
research Patient Perspectives of the Social, Emotional and Functional Impact of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Literature Review
Alopecia areata greatly harms quality of life, causing emotional and social issues.
research Qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde em homens e mulheres com alopecia androgenética em uso de terapia com luz de baixa intensidade
Low-Level Light Therapy improves quality of life more for women than men with hair loss.
research Psychosocial aspects of androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss can cause significant social and emotional issues, especially for women and young men.
research Practical approaches to medical and cosmetic dermatology in skin of color patients
The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.
research Efficacy and tolerability of an oral supplement containing amino acids, iron, selenium, and marine hydrolyzed collagen in subjects with hair loss (androgenetic alopecia, AGA or FAGA or telogen effluvium). A prospective, randomized, 3‐month, controlled, assessor‐blinded study
The supplement with amino acids, iron, selenium, and marine hydrolyzed collagen improved hair growth more than drug treatment alone, with most people tolerating it well.
research Proteins in Scalp Hair of Preschool Children
Hair proteins in preschool children and their mothers could indicate developmental changes and health status.
research The spectrum of cutaneous manifestations in lupus erythematosus—the Italian experience
In Italian patients with lupus, the most common skin issue was chronic cutaneous lupus, especially discoid lesions, and nonspecific skin problems occurred in about a third of those with systemic lupus, mainly during active disease.
research Fibromyalgia, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Evaluation of SLE Activity
Fibromyalgia slightly more common in SLE patients but doesn't affect SLE activity assessments.
research THE PATHOGENESIS OF ALOPECIA AREATA
Alopecia areata is likely caused by a combination of genetic factors and immune system dysfunction, and may represent different diseases with various causes.
research Pneumatic skin flattening (PSF): A novel technology for marked pain reduction in hair removal with high energy density lasers and IPLs
Pneumatic Skin Flattening (PSF) significantly reduces pain during laser and IPL hair removal.
research Fatigue, alopecia and stomatitis among patients with breast cancer receiving cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Breast cancer patients taking CDK4/6 inhibitors are more likely to experience fatigue, hair loss, and mouth sores.
research Comparative Evaluation of the Clinical Efficacy of PRP-Therapy, Minoxidil, and Their Combination with Immunohistochemical Study of the Dynamics of Cell Proliferation in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP therapy and minoxidil combo works best for male hair loss.
research Recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.
research Women's Skin throughout Lifetime
Hormonal status significantly affects women's skin health throughout their lives.
research Prevalence of post–COVID syndrome in a cohort of faculty of a medical institute and their family members
Post-COVID symptoms are common, affecting over half of the participants.
research Abstracts from the 4th Annual Student Medical Summit
The document concludes that more research is needed to reduce frequent hospital visits, addiction medicine education improves with specific training, early breast cancer surgery findings are emerging, nipple smears are not very accurate, surgery for older melanoma patients doesn't extend life, a genetic condition in infants can often be treated with one drug, doctors are inconsistent with blood clot medication, a certain gene may protect against cell damage, muscle gene overexpression affects many other genes, and some mitochondrial genes are less active in mice with tumors.
research An Analysis of the Correlation between Alopecia and Chief Complaints
Hair loss is significantly linked to symptoms like dry hair, scalp issues, addiction to tobacco or coffee, anxiety, and digestive problems.
research Research Highlights
Hair loss significantly affects quality of life, wet combing is better than visual inspection for finding head lice, many with oral lichen planus have allergies, and wet wraps with steroids quickly improve itchy skin conditions.
research Long-term efficacy and safety of the dual 5-alpha reductase blocker dutasteride on male androgenetic alopecia patients
Dutasteride effectively and safely treats male hair loss for over a year.
research Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Women with PCOS often experience anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life.