research Serum level of calprotectin as a new inflammatory marker in patients with alopacia areata
Calprotectin levels are higher in alopecia areata patients, indicating systemic inflammation.
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research Can the Second to Fourth Digit Ratio (2D : 4D) Be a Marker to Determine Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity?
The index to ring finger ratio may indicate disease severity in female ankylosing spondylitis patients, but not in males.
research Scalp photodamage in balding men: An observational study combining a novel clinical scoring method with estimation of individual sun exposure history and risk factors
The study concluded that a new method can effectively assess scalp sun damage in balding men, which increases with age and sun exposure.
research Validation of Chinese Version of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (Chi-PCOSQ)
The Chi-PCOSQ is effective for assessing health-related quality of life in Chinese women with PCOS.
research Making sense of measures of clinical signs for atopic dermatitis
The electronic version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index is as effective as the paper version, with most patients preferring it.
research Study of the Association of Some Blood and Urine Markers in Diagnosing in Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematous.
Blood and urine markers are important for diagnosing lupus in children.
research Study of item text in the Chinese Symptom Checklist-90
The revised Chinese Symptom Checklist-90 is more reliable and valid for psychological assessments.
research Dermoscopic Analysis of Patients with and without Poor Prognostic Indicators in Alopecia Areata – A Comparative Study
Certain hair and scalp features indicate a worse outcome in alopecia areata.
research Quantitative Studies on Human Hair Growth(II). Correlation between Subjective Grading and Objective Measurements of Hair Growth.
The study concluded that certain hair growth measurements are good indicators of baldness severity and provide a more accurate assessment than subjective grading.
research Real-World Assessment of Disease Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes in Alopecia Areata in a Global Noninterventional Observational Cohort (ADAAGIO)
Alopecia areata treatments often don't lead to lasting improvement.
research The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality-of-Life Questionnaire: Confirmatory Factor Analysis
The questionnaire is valid and reliable but needs more testing for future predictions.
research Clinical diagnosis of COVID-19: a prompt, feasible, and sensitive diagnostic tool for COVID-19 based on a 1,757-patient cohort (The AndroCoV Clinical Scoring for COVID-19 diagnosis)
The study concludes that the new clinical scoring system is a quick, low-cost, and accurate method for diagnosing COVID-19.
research Content validity of five single‐item instruments in adolescents with alopecia areata
The instruments are valid but don't fully capture the emotional impact on adolescents with alopecia areata.
research Evaluación clínica del pelo corporal en una población de mujeres colombianas: determinación del punto de corte para el diagnóstico de hirsutismo
A score of 6 or less is recommended to diagnose hirsutism in Colombian women.
research 246 Development of an assessment tool for psychological health and help-seeking in alopecia areata patients in underserved communities
The document concludes that a new questionnaire to assess mental health in alopecia patients shows low rates of seeking mental health services and support groups.
research Reliability of the pattern hair loss classifications: A comparison of the basic and specific and N orwood–H amilton classifications
The BASP classification is more reliable than the Norwood-Hamilton for classifying hair loss in men and women.
research Salivary testosterone levels in infertile men
Men with low or no sperm count have lower salivary testosterone levels, and saliva testing can measure their testosterone well.
research Cognitive testing of a survey instrument for self-assessed menstrual cycle characteristics and androgen excess
The survey helps identify menstrual irregularities and excess male hormones, aiming to detect conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Serum vitamin D level is related to disease severity in pediatric alopecia areata
Low vitamin D can worsen pediatric alopecia areata.
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The authors agree they didn't follow the original criteria strictly but found the Ottawa rule effective in all tested patients and suggest it might have wider use.
research Quality of life measurement in alopecia areata. Position statement of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Task Force on Quality of Life and Patient Oriented Outcomes
Use specific tools to measure quality of life in alopecia areata patients and improve future treatments.
research Clinical analysis of rash in systemic lupus erythematosus
Rash in SLE patients indicates more severe disease.
research Best Practices for FACE-Q Aesthetics Research: A Systematic Review of Study Methodology
Researchers should follow the FACE-Q User's Guide for accurate results.
research Uptake of sulfur-35 in human hair.
Sulfur-35 can be used to track hair growth and past exposure.
research Automating Hair Loss Labels for Universally Scoring Alopecia From Images
The AI system HairComb accurately scores hair loss severity, matching dermatologist assessments.
research EFFICACY AND SAFETY EVALUATION OF SESA OIL VS COCONUT OIL IN DIFFERENT HAIR & SCALP AILMENTS: PROSPECTIVE, OPEN LABEL, RANDOMIZED COMPARATIVE STUDY
SESA oil is five times more effective and safe for hair and scalp issues than coconut oil.
research Aggressive Squamous Carcinomas of the Scalp
Some aggressive scalp cancers are hard to treat and can be deadly, even when removed with specialized surgery.
research Patient-Reported Hair Loss and Its Impacts as Measured by the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes Instrument in Patients Treated with Ritlecitinib: The ALLEGRO Phase 2b/3 Randomized Clinical Trial
Ritlecitinib improved hair regrowth and emotional well-being in some alopecia areata patients.
research Correlation Analysis of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Hormone Levels in Hair before Stroke Onset and Mood Disorders after Stroke
Higher cortisol and cortisone levels in hair may predict mood disorders after a stroke.
research Risk of autoimmune diseases in patients with RASopathies: systematic study of humoral and cellular immunity
Patients with RASopathies have a higher risk of autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.