January 2026 in “European Journal of Cancer Care” Social support improves empowerment and quality of life for breast cancer patients with hair loss.
November 2025 in “IntechOpen eBooks” PCOS causes sexual dysfunction, needing comprehensive treatment.
September 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair transplantation improves self-esteem and social confidence, but managing expectations and psychological risks is crucial for success.
Hair loss significantly lowers life quality, especially in young men, with most patients unhappy with treatment effectiveness.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The DLQI is a key tool for measuring quality of life in dermatology.
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March 2006 in “Human reproduction” Metformin improves quality of life, emotional health, and sex life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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August 2022 in “ESMO Open” Trastuzumab deruxtecan is effective for HER2-positive breast cancer but requires careful management of side effects.
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August 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” Persistent radiation-induced hair loss is dose-dependent, and treatments like topical minoxidil can be effective.
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April 2020 in “Women s Health Reports” Resistance exercise improves body image in breast cancer survivors.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes” New tools were created to help lupus patients report their symptoms and impacts more accurately.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining camouflage with psychotherapy improves quality of life for vitiligo patients.
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July 2022 in “Medicina-lithuania” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often have higher levels of anxiety and depression, especially if they live in rural areas, have less education, don't have children, are over 30, or are obese.
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March 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” People with moderate hair loss from Alopecia Areata feel more impacted than those with no or almost complete hair loss, and are more likely to seek treatment.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Migration and Health” Women with PCOS from minority backgrounds have worse mental health and quality of life.
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April 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Dutasteride helps reduce heavy drinking, especially for those who drink to cope.
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April 2021 in “Cureus” Two new reliable Arabic questionnaires for measuring quality of life in women with PCOS were created, one for married and one for unmarried women.
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October 2025 in “Human Reproduction” Women with PCOS often face anxiety, depression, and low body appreciation, especially if they have alopecia, obesity, or a history of mental health issues.
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March 2023 in “Healthcare” Helping PCOS patients focus on hope and control can reduce depression.
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Neoadjuvant endocrine therapy led to a better future outlook than chemotherapy, with no major quality of life differences.
January 2026 in “Western Journal of Nursing Research” Hair cortisol levels don't reliably indicate chronic stress in people with multiple sclerosis.
January 2026 in “Behavioral Sciences” Negative illness perceptions increase emotional distress, worsening OCD symptoms in alopecia areata patients.
November 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Addressing alexithymia can improve anxiety and depression in alopecia areata patients.
August 2025 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Collaboration and innovation are key to developing effective, safe hair loss treatments.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Poor nutrition, higher BMI, and stress may worsen seborrheic dermatitis.
October 2024 in “World Journal of Psychiatry” Stress worsens hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
July 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplant improved self-perception in hair loss patients, but some still remained overly focused on their hair appearance.
December 2025 in “PLOS Global Public Health” Women with PCOS in Bangladesh face significant mental health issues, especially in rural areas.
December 2025 in “Neurobiology of Stress” People who recently attempted suicide during depression showed signs of adrenal fatigue, but had higher DHEA levels around the attempt time.
July 2024 in “Medical Science Monitor” Women with type D personality and PCOS experience more stress and use less effective coping strategies.
May 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” More oxygen isn't always better and can sometimes be worse.