September 2018 in “Value in Health” Cochrane systematic reviews have better methodological quality than non-Cochrane ones, and improvements are needed for the latter.
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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.
September 2018 in “Value in Health” Cochrane and non-Cochrane drug safety reviews report well in PRISMA but poorly in PRISMA harms, with non-Cochrane needing improvement.
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July 2020 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a lower health-related quality of life, especially those with an anovulatory phenotype, and may need specific interventions to improve it.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining PDLLA and PRP effectively reduces wrinkles and improves skin quality.
24 citations
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May 2017 in “PubMed” Biotin supplements for hair improvement are popular without scientific proof of effectiveness.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Digital care for hair loss significantly improves men's quality of life.
January 2023 in “Food and nutrition sciences” Most people using the supplement Renew saw health improvements, especially in sleep and energy, faster than with regular vitamins.
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June 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A SALT score of ≤ 20 indicates meaningful improvement in alopecia areata treatment.
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November 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injecting platelet-rich plasma under the skin significantly improves hair growth and quality without harmful effects.
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November 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.
March 2026 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Facial aesthetic procedures improve quality of life for transgender individuals.
January 2026 in “Figshare” Low-dose oral minoxidil improves hair loss and quality of life in women, with manageable side effects.
January 2026 in “Figshare” Low-dose oral minoxidil improves hair loss and quality of life for women, despite mild unwanted hair growth.
May 2024 in “British Journal of Community Nursing” PHMB products improve wound healing and quality of life.
October 2025 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” MNC-QQ cell therapy improved hair growth and quality of life in men with androgenic alopecia without adverse effects.
February 2026 in “PubMed” Low-dose oral minoxidil improves hair loss and quality of life for women, despite mild side effects.
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December 2015 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Laser hair removal improves quality of life but emotional benefits decrease over time, suggesting more treatments are needed for lasting effects.
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” The VQ-Dermato is a reliable French questionnaire for measuring quality of life in chronic skin disorder patients.
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May 2013 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Minoxidil improves quality of life for women with hair loss.
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August 2020 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” Birth control pills containing cyproterone acetate improve the quality of life more for women with polycystic ovary syndrome after 6 months of use.
March 2026 in “Endocrine Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets” Combined finasteride and spironolactone therapy significantly improves quality of life in women with PCOS.
Virtual healthcare significantly improves quality of life for men with hair loss if they stick to the treatment.
July 2025 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Non-ablative fractional laser treatment safely improves hair growth and scalp appearance.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The hair serum reduced hair loss and improved hair quality in women.
Anifrolumab treatment improves quality of life and reduces disease activity and steroid use in SLE patients.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Oral contraceptives with cyproterone acetate improved quality of life for women with PCOS more than those with levonorgestrel.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Acne treatment, including isotretinoin, improves quality of life and does not worsen depression.
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January 2017 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Alopecia affects patients' quality of life, with younger patients and longer-lasting hair loss experiencing greater impact.
December 2025 in “Medicina” Bariatric surgery improved quality of life and health in six months, but hair loss was common.