36 citations
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January 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The questionnaire effectively measures men's perceived hair growth and can distinguish between different treatments and dosages.
31 citations
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November 2000 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” WAA-QOL measures impact of hair loss on women's well-being.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” Women with skin conditions who have body image concerns often experience mental health issues and a lower quality of life.
The Breast Utility Instrument was developed to assess quality of life in breast cancer patients.
3 citations
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Healthier hair and scalp improve mental wellbeing.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A new reliable scale improves accuracy in measuring hair density and treatment response.
February 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Seborrheic dermatitis significantly lowers quality of life, especially in young people, women, and those with higher education.
2 citations
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April 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Alopecia areata affects quality of life more in adolescents than adults.
December 2021 in “Journal of BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences” Androgenetic alopecia affects men's emotions more than symptoms or daily function.
25 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata significantly lowers quality of life, especially in personal and social areas, and more so if the patient is also depressed.
July 2021 in “JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL ASSOCTATION OF THAILAND” Younger men with hair loss have a worse quality of life.
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.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Inherited ichthyosis negatively impacts quality of life, affecting daily activities, self-image, and reproductive decisions.
8 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss lowers quality of life, causing embarrassment, frustration, and sexual rejection.
7 citations
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata greatly affects the quality of life for children and their families.
3 citations
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Adalimumab significantly improves quality of life for patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
3 citations
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November 2023 in “BMC Public Health” Both EQ-5D-5L and SF-6DV2 are valid for measuring health but can't be used interchangeably.
59 citations
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September 2008 in “Mycoses” Seborrheic dermatitis lowers quality of life more for women, younger people, and those with more education.
9 citations
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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.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”
1 citations
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Premature graying of hair significantly harms psychological and social wellbeing.
September 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Androgenic alopecia affects men's quality of life more than women's.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Fungal skin infections significantly lower patients' quality of life.
January 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” Telogen effluvium patients have a worse quality of life, but similar self-esteem compared to others.
July 2024 in “Occupational Medicine” Higher cortisol levels are linked to poor coping, while higher DHEA levels are linked to job confidence.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Diffuse lichen planopilaris greatly reduces quality of life.
July 2025 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The Brazilian version of the Alopecia Areata Quality of Life Index is reliable for assessing patients' quality of life.
8 citations
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June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The SAAD-41 scale effectively measures the psychosocial impact of alopecia areata.
April 2024 in “Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal” Alopecia areata significantly reduces quality of life.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The SAALIQ is a reliable tool for measuring the impact of alopecia areata on Spanish-speaking patients' quality of life.