September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa increases missed and unproductive workdays.
March 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” All parts of the CLASI-A score are important for assessing skin activity in cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
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April 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Alopecia areata severity is influenced by hair loss, emotional, and financial burdens.
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September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that a new system using the SALT score should replace the current alopecia areata classification for better accuracy in assessing severity and prognosis.
Excluding alopecia and mucous membrane components from the CLASI-A score reduces its effectiveness in capturing important disease activity.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Fungal skin infections significantly lower patients' quality of life.
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February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study created a 27-item measure to assess the impact of skin diseases.
October 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Patients with skin diseases rated psychological effects as most impactful, needing a treatment approach that addresses both mind and body.
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December 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The STRIAA tool helps doctors quickly and effectively assess the severity of Alopecia Areata.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Interface dermatitis is the most common skin change in drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Higher inflammation markers are linked to more severe alopecia areata.
March 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The updated SALT II tool offers a more precise way to measure scalp hair loss.
February 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Seborrheic dermatitis significantly lowers quality of life, especially in young people, women, and those with higher education.
July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” The SBN system effectively assesses alopecia areata severity and predicts its course.
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July 2017 in “International Journal of Behavioral Medicine” The Egyptian Arabic Skindex-16 is a reliable way to measure how skin diseases affect quality of life in Egyptian patients.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Alopecia Areata severely impacts mental health, causing anxiety and depression, affecting quality of life.
March 2026 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” VESALT improves alopecia areata assessment by including non-scalp areas and is reliable and user-friendly.
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November 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The new Cosmetic Surgery Scar Assessment Scale (CSSAS) was found to be simple and effective in evaluating scars from hair restoration surgeries.
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” New grading scale accurately measures hair loss severity and treatment effectiveness.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” The criteria help doctors diagnose and treat alopecia areata more effectively.
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January 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The AA-IGA scale reliably measures treatment success in alopecia areata by considering both clinician and patient views.
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March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Trichoscopy helps better understand and manage alopecia areata, improving patient outcomes.
August 2025 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Clinicians should use evidence-based tools and consider mental health when assessing alopecia areata to guide treatment.
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Amputation stump skin disease worsens life quality, especially in men during summer, and long prosthesis use increases fungal infection risk.
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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.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Certain hair and scalp features can predict the severity of alopecia areata.
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January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The BEARD Score helps assess beard hair loss in alopecia areata for better treatment.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Significant hair regrowth doesn't always mean complete hair recovery in alopecia areata.