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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that self-stigma is common among alopecia areata patients, with 85% experiencing it to some degree, and that factors like increased social support and illness acceptance correlate with lower stigmatization levels, while helplessness correlates with higher levels.
March 2026 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study found that dermatology patients with tattoos or piercings may have a higher risk of body dysmorphic disorder tendencies and lower acceptance of their illness.
May 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a nutritional supplement containing millet extract, pantothenic acid, L-cystine, and biotin significantly increased hair density, improved hair growth and appearance, and reduced hair loss by 59% in 112 healthy subjects with light diffuse hair loss over 12 weeks.
January 2017 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” This paper analyzes Hilary Mantel's memoir and suggests that conflicts between her bodily experiences and psychological identifications affected her acceptance of a female gender identity, influencing her experience of endometriosis.
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September 2017 in “Textual Practice” This paper analyzes Hilary Mantel's memoir, "Giving Up The Ghost," highlighting how childhood family dynamics influenced her bodily perceptions and acceptance of female gender identity, impacting her experience of endometriosis symptoms.