61 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Hidradenitis suppurativa severely impacts quality of life, especially with severe symptoms and certain comorbidities, and current treatments don't significantly improve it.
38 citations
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March 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” People often have negative attitudes toward those with alopecia, especially if it's severe or seen as a medical issue.
20 citations
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Psychological and social responses to scars can indicate mental health risks.
18 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The DLQI is a key tool for measuring quality of life in dermatology.
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.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document suggests a new way to categorize skin and mind disorders into two main groups to reduce confusion.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with alopecia areata in German-speaking countries spend a lot on their condition, with hair products and treatments being the most costly.
January 2026 in “Cosmetics” New regenerative treatments show promise in improving hair growth for androgenetic alopecia.
August 2025 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Collaboration and innovation are key to developing effective, safe hair loss treatments.
May 2024 in “Psychiatric News” Weight-loss drugs are not linked to suicidal thoughts.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata significantly affects emotional well-being and daily activities, suggesting a need for patient-centered care.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The transgender community in India has specific skin care needs and struggles to access dermatological services due to discrimination and financial issues.
February 2025 in “Journal of Women & Aging” Older Black women in the UK feel more confident and engaged when their hair is visible and celebrated.
10 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata greatly affects people's life quality, mental health, and work life.
November 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Addressing alexithymia can improve anxiety and depression in alopecia areata patients.
202 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Women are more likely to have long-term post-COVID symptoms than men.
105 citations
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March 2006 in “Human reproduction” Metformin improves quality of life, emotional health, and sex life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
61 citations
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March 2022 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” About 43% of people in Europe have had a skin condition in the past year, with fungal infections, acne, and eczema being the most common.
40 citations
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October 2017 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Understanding patients' views on their illness can help improve their disease management.
24 citations
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August 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” Persistent radiation-induced hair loss is dose-dependent, and treatments like topical minoxidil can be effective.
23 citations
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December 2023 in “Skin Health and Disease” Vitiligo causes significant emotional stress in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with limited treatment options available.
20 citations
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October 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The guideline provides recommendations for managing alopecia areata effectively.
11 citations
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April 2023 in “Skin Health and Disease” Psychological stress can worsen skin conditions like psoriasis and acne.
10 citations
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November 2024 in “Diagnostics” High androgen levels cause skin issues in PCOS, affecting quality of life.
10 citations
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August 2022 in “Journal of clinical sleep medicine” Transgender youth have more sleep disorders, but gender-affirming therapy may help reduce them.
8 citations
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November 2024 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” The Dermatology Life Quality Index is reliable and consistent but needs more diverse participant studies.
8 citations
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July 2021 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining camouflage with psychotherapy improves quality of life for vitiligo patients.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” There is no gold standard treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa due to insufficient evidence.
3 citations
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August 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Adolescents with alopecia areata face more bullying and emotional challenges, needing support to improve their quality of life.