39 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata significantly worsens quality of life in children, causing embarrassment and social issues.
25 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata significantly lowers quality of life, especially in personal and social areas, and more so if the patient is also depressed.
May 2026 in “Nursing Reports” Slovak breast cancer survivors have moderate quality of life, with emotional and cognitive strengths but social and physical challenges, needing targeted support.
January 2017 in “Digital Commons - University of South Florida (University of South Florida)” Hair loss from chemotherapy causes significant distress and affects social roles for ovarian and uterine cancer patients.
January 2013 in “Annals of King Edward Medical University” Androgenetic alopecia negatively impacts quality of life, especially for women, due to social reactions.
58 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.
December 2023 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” People interested in aesthetics, personality, and social life care more about their appearance and beauty routines.
October 2023 in “The Open public health journal” Alopecia greatly affects Greek women's daily life, relationships, and self-image, with mixed social support and dissatisfaction with treatments.
May 2021 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” Most women with hair loss using 5% topical Minoxidil are satisfied with the treatment, but hair loss still affects their daily habits and social life.
16 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia greatly lowers the quality of life for South African Black women, especially affecting their self-image and social interactions.
50 citations
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December 2010 in “Bjog: An International Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology” South Asian women with PCOS experience more psychological distress and have a poorer quality of life, especially in social relationships, with hirsutism affecting them more than obesity.
March 2024 in “Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă (Print)” Hair loss from telogen effluvium can cause mental health issues and lower life quality, needing both medical and emotional support.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Health Psychology Report” Black women with alopecia need better support and understanding from health professionals and social groups.
April 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes significant emotional distress, requiring treatments that focus on mental health and social support, not just hair regrowth.
September 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Alopecia areata significantly affects patients' lives, causing physical, psychological, social, and financial challenges.
45 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Alopecia areata significantly worsens quality of life, suggesting a need for mental health support.
8 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss lowers quality of life, causing embarrassment, frustration, and sexual rejection.
August 2023 in “Farmacja Polska” Hair loss significantly lowers quality of life for cancer patients.
32 citations
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January 2017 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Alopecia affects patients' quality of life, with younger patients and longer-lasting hair loss experiencing greater impact.
25 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Male pattern hair loss negatively affects quality of life, but drug treatments can help.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Lifestyle changes can help manage androgenetic alopecia.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Lifestyle changes and alternative therapies can help manage Polycystic Ovarian Disease.
September 2025 in “Middle East Current Psychiatry” Caregivers of chronic skin disease patients face significant burdens that harm their quality of life.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata significantly affects emotional well-being and quality of life, especially in younger adults.
January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Hair loss from alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia moderately affects the quality of life, especially in younger patients and those with long-term hair loss, impacting both their physical and emotional well-being.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss affects quality of life, self-esteem, and confidence, but younger patients cope better.
7 citations
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata greatly affects the quality of life for children and their families.
May 2024 in “British Journal of Community Nursing” PHMB products improve wound healing and quality of life.
19 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” The review concluded that male pattern baldness is mostly seen negatively, affecting attractiveness and social appeal.
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.