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July 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects quality of life and self-esteem, especially in women, but not depression.
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January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Postmenopausal women with past hirsutism or irregular periods have more heart and lung diseases.
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September 2020 in “Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine” Researchers developed an algorithm for self-diagnosing scalp conditions with high accuracy using smart device-attached microscopes.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Nursing” Comprehensive information and trained nurses are crucial for a better scalp cooling experience during chemotherapy.
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November 2023 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” Americans see hair transplants as valuable for treating hair loss and want them to be more affordable and tailored to each gender.
September 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair transplantation improves self-esteem and social confidence, but managing expectations and psychological risks is crucial for success.
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April 2021 in “Cureus” Two new reliable Arabic questionnaires for measuring quality of life in women with PCOS were created, one for married and one for unmarried women.
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects self-esteem and daily stress, especially in young men.
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August 2018 in “Psychological Medicine” Women with PCOS are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and stress.
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