19 citations
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August 2016 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” Metformin helped improve the quality of life for Chinese women with PCOS, especially in physical health and symptoms like infertility, acne, and hair loss.
16 citations
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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.
16 citations
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December 2007 in “Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research” PCOS lowers quality of life, causing issues like obesity, infertility, and menstrual problems.
15 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Primary cicatricial alopecia significantly reduces life quality, mainly due to pain and anxiety.
9 citations
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April 2024 in “The Oncologist” Sacituzumab govitecan improves quality of life and symptoms in breast cancer patients, except for causing more diarrhea.
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.
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.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” 5 citations
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India” 4 citations
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January 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Interferon therapy improves quality of life for chronic hepatitis B patients.
2 citations
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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.
2 citations
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March 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Health Care” Mindfulness intervention greatly improves quality of life and reduces distress in women with breast cancer.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India” 
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Magnesium supplements improved quality of life for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, but didn't help with acne, hair loss, or abnormal bleeding.
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a lower health-related quality of life, especially those with an anovulatory phenotype, and need specific interventions to improve it.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Review” Tinea corporis significantly reduces quality of life, so early detection and treatment are important.
2 citations
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January 2008 Androgenetic alopecia significantly affects women's emotions, especially older women.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “BMC Cancer” CDK4/6 inhibitors affect safety and quality of life differently, requiring careful use.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Disease-specific tools better assess alopecia areata's impact on quality of life.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Plastic Surgery” Tissue expansion surgery generally improves quality of life in children, especially for scars and alopecia.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib helps regrow hair and improves quality of life and mental health in severe alopecia areata patients.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Guselkumab significantly improves quality of life for people with moderate to severe psoriasis.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cancer Therapy” Ocoxin improves quality of life for advanced ovarian cancer patients on chemotherapy.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experience a reduced quality of life, with the need for better measurement tools, especially for those with mucous membrane pemphigoid.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Endokrynologia Pediatryczna” PCOS negatively affects self-esteem and social functioning in adolescent girls.
April 2026 in “ScholarWorks (Walden University)” This study explored the health-related quality of life in Malaysian women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) through interviews with 7 women aged 29 to 50. The findings revealed that PCOS significantly impacts emotional well-being, physical appearance, identity, and social roles, with participants experiencing cultural stigma and psychological strain. The study highlights the need for improved medical education and patient-centered care to address these issues, suggesting that integrative and holistic approaches could prevent misdiagnosis and provide better support for women managing PCOS.
Hair regrowth improved, but quality of life did not.
March 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” More severe alopecia areata can lower quality of life.
January 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Spiritual well-being improves quality of life for Palestinian women with breast cancer.
December 2025 in “Medicina” Bariatric surgery improved quality of life and health in six months, but hair loss was common.