Satisfaction with life, self-esteem and evaluation of mental health in people with tattoos or piercings.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the level of life satisfaction and the various dimensions of self-esteem of pierced or tattooed people, and evaluate their mental health, compared to those without similar body modifications.

Methods: The study was conducted on a sample of 449 people aged 16-58 years (mean age 26.7 ± 6.

Assessment of the usefulness of dihydrotestosterone in the diagnostics of patients with androgenetic alopecia.

Introduction: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of hair loss. Clinically observed hair loss is due to the continuous miniaturization of affected hair follicles. Genetic factors and androgenic factors especially dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is a testosterone tissue metabolite, play major roles in the pathogenesis of AGA.

Evaluation of biophysical skin parameters and assessment of hair growth in patients with acne treated with isotretinoin.

Introduction: Treatment of the severe forms of acne vulgaris remains a challenge. Isotretinoin is a drug often used in these cases. Retinoids affect the mechanisms that play a role in the pathogenesis of acne, reduce the production of sebum and sizes of the sebaceous glands.

[New insight into medication adherence in chronic skin diseases].

In everyday medical practice, often even carefully designed treatment plan does not bring the expected results. In such cases, it often tums out that the reason of it is lack of patient compliance to doctor's recommendations (non-adherence). This problem affects up to 50% of patients, it may be the result of many factors, such as their socioeconomic status, knowledge, motivation for treatment, and the availability and quality of medical care.

[Skin self-injuries in psychodermatological aspect].

Mental disorders are the most frequent cause of self induced injuries (self-injury). Self-mutilation is a form of auto-aggression, which is a manifestation of psychic discomfort. Skin changes, defined as self-induced skin diseases, constitute the secondary problem, and require patients to consult dermatologists.