July 2024 in “Nursing Research” Hair and nail cortisol levels can show long-term stress in young males.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” People with lupus find fatigue and skin issues very bothersome, and even small improvements are meaningful.
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January 2006 in “Technical report” The document concludes that better tools are needed to measure skin disease severity in dermatomyositis and cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and introduces the DSSI and CLASI as reliable instruments.
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January 2006 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have lower quality of life, especially in mental health and energy, and managing weight can help improve it.
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May 1987 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Salivary testosterone is a better measure for hirsutism than serum testosterone.
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February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study created a 27-item measure to assess the impact of skin diseases.
January 2026 in “Figshare” January 2026 in “Figshare” May 2024 in “Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi” Satisfaction with appearance boosts self-confidence in surgery patients.
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April 2018 in “Endocrine” PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.
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June 2009 in “Human reproduction update” The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
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December 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Wearing wigs or hairpieces improves self-esteem, adaptability, and competence in women with alopecia areata.
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July 2004 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Experts recommend thorough medical, sexual, and psychosocial assessments for women's sexual dysfunctions, and suggest individualized treatment plans with regular check-ups. They also mention potential use of estrogen and androgen therapy, but with caution due to safety concerns.
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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.
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October 2021 in “Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift” The protocol is easy to use, but reliable results need the same person to assess each time.
September 2023 in “Scientific reports” Segmental hair analysis can track testosterone over time but needs adjustments for sex, hair color, and washing frequency.
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May 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The instruments are valid but don't fully capture the emotional impact on adolescents with alopecia areata.
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March 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Using Selenium Disulfide shampoo weekly helps prevent scalp dermatitis flare-ups.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Healthier hair and scalp improve mental wellbeing.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “Human Development” Adolescent sexual development should focus on positive aspects, including biological, psychological, and contextual factors, and recognize individual differences and the role of pleasure.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Turkish women with hirsutism experience lower quality of life, especially those with PCOS, regardless of hair growth severity.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion suggests that a new system for measuring hair loss could be created using automated analysis of photographs.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” The BASP classification helps predict patient behavior and improve treatment for hair loss.
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects self-esteem and daily stress, especially in young men.
17 citations
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July 2017 in “International Journal of Behavioral Medicine” The Egyptian Arabic Skindex-16 is a reliable way to measure how skin diseases affect quality of life in Egyptian patients.
January 2024 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The conclusion is that certain traits, including perceived facial aging and BMI, are linked to perceived youthfulness differently in men and women.
30 citations
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April 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire if monitored carefully.
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July 2011 in “Pediatrics in review” Accurate assessment of puberty using Tanner staging is crucial for identifying normal and abnormal development.
March 2026 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Most dermatologists think post-finasteride syndrome is rare, possibly psychiatric, and needs more research.