April 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” There are significant gaps and inconsistencies in diagnosing and treating alopecia areata in Greece and Italy.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Severe alopecia areata greatly impacts quality of life, mental health, and daily activities.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” The Middle East and Africa need better data, treatment consensus, and support for Alopecia Areata.
Low-Level Light Therapy improves quality of life more for women than men with hair loss.
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August 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with hair loss conditions experience more anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life than those without these conditions.
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November 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Personality traits and anxiety affect hair loss patients' quality of life.
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November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Topical botanical lotion increases hair density and improves quality of life in women with hair loss.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Current treatments for Alopecia Areata don't fully meet patients' needs, indicating a need for better therapies.
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July 2024 in “PharmacoEconomics - Open” The EQ-5D-5L tool may not accurately measure the impact of alopecia areata on patients' lives.
January 2021 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” Hydroxychloroquine is less effective than betamethasone oral mini pulse therapy for treating alopecia areata.
April 2025 in “Tạp chí Y Dược học Cần Thơ” Hair loss and mental health issues like anxiety and insomnia affect each other, impacting quality of life.
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September 2023 in “JMIR. Journal of medical internet research/Journal of medical internet research” Machine learning can predict symptoms and quality of life in chronic skin disease patients using smartphone app data, and shows that app use varies with patient characteristics.
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.
Microneedling may improve quality of life and reduce inflammation in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Unani Medicine” Unani medicine effectively reduced hair loss in a 24-year-old woman without side effects.
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November 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The Spanish Hair-Specific Skindex-29 questionnaire effectively measures the quality of life impact of hair loss in Spanish-speaking women.
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February 2025 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Obesity and negative body image harm mental health and quality of life in women with PCOS.
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March 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” Researchers created a new tool to measure the effects of alopecia areata from the patient's view, focusing on hair loss, daily life, and emotional health.
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January 2021 in “Breast Care” Patients prioritize quality of life, overall survival, and progression-free survival in treatment decisions for advanced breast cancer.
November 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Baricitinib treatment helps regrow eyebrow, eyelash, and scalp hair in severe alopecia areata, improving patients' emotional well-being and quality of life.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low levels of BDNF and vitamin D are linked to higher depression in alopecia areata and vitiligo patients.
May 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in women.
February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib is effective and safe for long-term use in severe alopecia areata, improving hair regrowth and quality of life with few side effects.
January 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Long-hair follicular unit excision improves hairline restoration results and patient satisfaction.
September 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to heart disease, metabolic issues, and mental health problems.
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March 2020 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Alopecia areata affects many in the US, impacting quality of life, with limited treatment options.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” High-dose vitamin D3 does not improve symptoms or quality of life in COVID-19 patients after one year.
March 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Stigmatization and quality of life in people with alopecia are influenced by gender and sociodemographics, suggesting a need for better support.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Baricitinib was effective and safe for severe hair loss treatment over 6 months.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Minoxidil with triamcinolone acetonide is more effective for mild alopecia areata when injected with microneedles than when applied topically.