34 citations
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February 1993 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
28 citations
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February 2016 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Finasteride capsules with nanoparticles improve drug delivery, solubility, stability, and effectiveness.
24 citations
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July 2018 in “Stem cells” Runx1 controls fat-related genes important for normal and cancer cell growth, affecting skin and hair cell behavior.
24 citations
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August 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” The flap assay grows the most natural hair but takes the longest, the chamber assay is hard work but gives dense, normal hair, and the patch assay is quick but creates poorly oriented hair with some issues.
17 citations
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June 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The G60S Connexin43 mutation causes hair growth issues and poor hair quality in mice, similar to human ODDD patients.
9 citations
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February 2019 in “BMC cancer” M30 is a promising treatment for preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Modified HDL can better deliver drugs and genes, potentially improving treatments and reducing side effects.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found a link between the severity of Lichen Planopilaris seen by doctors and the details seen under a microscope, and created a new way to measure this severity.
39 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Pneumatic Skin Flattening (PSF) significantly reduces pain during laser and IPL hair removal.
June 2026 in “The Sri Lanka Journal of Dermatology” Hair disorders significantly reduce quality of life.
42 citations
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June 2015 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS often have mood disorders and a lower quality of life, and treatment should focus on both physical and mental health.
July 2023 in “Journal of Nursing Science Benha University (Print)” Most women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome lack knowledge about it and have a low quality of life.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Kerala Journal of Psychiatry” Anxiety and depression were present but didn't affect overall quality of life in breast cancer patients on chemotherapy.
18 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” European dermatological guidelines vary in quality, with some highly rated, but improvements are needed in applicability and consistency.
2 citations
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March 2025 in “JAMA Dermatology” High-quality validation studies are needed to improve alopecia areata patient-reported outcome measures.
8 citations
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July 2021 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bimekizumab quickly improves psoriasis symptoms and skin at the molecular level.
13 citations
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March 2022 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Rosacea severely affects the quality of life for many patients in China, especially young adults and those with appearance-related jobs.
50 citations
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December 2010 in “Bjog: An International Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology” South Asian women with PCOS experience more psychological distress and have a poorer quality of life, especially in social relationships, with hirsutism affecting them more than obesity.
February 2003 in “European Urology Supplements” Baseline PSA levels affect general health and sexual satisfaction in men with BPH treated with finasteride or placebo.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Alopecia areata severely impacts quality of life, causing anxiety, depression, and work impairment.
3 citations
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June 2019 in “Clinical nursing studies” Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) lowers women's quality of life, especially mentally and socially, but nursing guidelines can improve their understanding of the condition.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Polygenic Score can help predict severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
January 2023 in “Figshare” Patients with advanced breast cancer prioritize quality of life, overall survival, and progression-free survival in treatment decisions.
44 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata seriously lowers quality of life, especially affecting self-image, mental health, and social life.
Adolescents with PCOS have lower quality of life due to diagnosis, binge eating, and body image concerns.
October 2019 in “Our Dermatology Online” Androgenetic alopecia significantly lowers self-esteem and affects social interactions.
8 citations
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Lower TNF-α levels in PRP may predict better treatment outcomes for bladder conditions.
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.
1 citations
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June 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The new measure helps understand the personal and emotional impact of hair loss in alopecia areata patients.