research Bureau of Investigation: Agreements by Promoters of Patent Medicines, Medical Devices, and Cosmetics Following FTC Actions (1944-1945)
Companies agreed to stop making false health claims about their products.
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research Doing Well by Doing Good: The Benevolent Halo of Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate social responsibility can improve consumer ratings of product performance, especially when the company is seen as benevolent and consumers aren't experts on the product.
research The Current Landscape for Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues
The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
research The Infatuation With Biotin Supplementation: Is There Truth Behind Its Rising Popularity? A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Efficacy Versus Social Popularity
Biotin supplements for hair improvement are popular without scientific proof of effectiveness.
research Social Pharmacology: Integrating Pharmaceutical and Social Science Research on Drug Effects
The conclusion is that combining social and cultural factors with pharmaceutical research could improve our understanding of how drugs work.
research Dermatological Drugs, Topical Agents, And Cosmetics
The document concluded that various dermatological treatments have different effectiveness and side effects, with some causing irritation, allergic reactions, or systemic effects.
research Manifesto for Change: Governance and Regulation Within the Aesthetics Industry
The JCCP wants new rules for the UK aesthetics industry to improve safety and standards.
research Further Aspects of Hair Transplantation
The document concludes that hair transplant clinics should focus on effective marketing, online presence, and quality patient care, while the industry should promote high standards and education through organizations like FUE Europe.
research Propecia: The Goose That Lays the Golden Eggs
Finasteride is popular for treating male hair loss but may increase the risk of serious prostate cancer and has other potential side effects.
research Towards a Consensus Potency Assay for Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: A Matrix Analysis of Cell Source, Donor Variability, and Inflammatory Stimuli to Refine Surrogate Markers of Immunomodulation
ATIR101 improves survival in stem cell transplant patients; Australian stem cell treatment decisions are influenced by regulation changes.
research Autologous Stem Cell-Based Interventions in Australia: Exploring Patient Experience in Light of Regulatory Exceptionalism
Patients in Australia underwent costly, unproven stem cell treatments due to weak regulations and aggressive marketing.
research Feline Dermatophytosis: Contagion, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Combining systemic and topical treatments, guided by weekly fungal cultures, effectively treats cat ringworm.
research Methodology and Challenges to Recruitment to a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Oral DHEA in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers had trouble finding enough participants for a trial on DHEA's effects on postmenopausal women's sexual desire.
research The Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss and Other Applications of Surgical Hair Restoration in Women
Hair transplantation helps women with hair loss; understanding and empathy lead to happy patients.
research Commentary on Google Trends as a Tool for Evaluating Public Interest in Facial Cosmetic Procedures
Google Trends is useful for aesthetic surgeons to improve marketing by tracking what and when people search for facial cosmetic procedures.
research Selections from Current Literature: Androgenetic Alopecia - The Science Behind a New Oral Treatment
New oral treatment, finasteride, effectively and safely treats common hair loss.
research Integrating Technology in Facial Plastic Surgery
Surgeons should evaluate new technologies critically, offer a range of services including non-surgical options, and be aware of marketing influences to meet patient needs and maintain a successful practice.
research CME Examination for February 2010 Issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
The document provided instructions for completing a CME exam on diagnosing and managing hair loss.
research CME Examination for Volume 43
The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.
research 55 Cases of Allergic Reactions to Hair Dye: A Descriptive, Consumer Complaint-Based Study
Many people had severe allergic reactions to a common hair dye ingredient, causing them to seek medical care and miss work.
research Dermatophytosis in Cats: Prevention and Management Guidelines
The document says to treat cat fungal infections with medicine and clean the environment, noting that cats without symptoms can still spread it to humans.
research The Role of Medical Language in Changing Public Perceptions of Illness
Medical terms make new health issues seem more serious but don't affect views on well-known conditions.
research Aloe Vera in the Treatment of Roentgen Ulcers and Telangiectasis
Aloe vera healed severe skin damage and restored normal skin in five weeks.
research A Sport Crisis Typology: Establishing a Pathway for Future Research
The document concludes that future research should focus on tailored solutions for managing sports crises and consider legal and cultural factors.
research The Challenges with Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Qualitative Study of Women’s and Clinicians’ Experiences
Managing PCOS is hard because it varies a lot, treatments are limited, and there's a lot of false information online.
research Dermatological Practice and Psychiatry
Many skin patients have mental health issues, so dermatologists should consider psychological care.
research You Need a Makeover: The Social Construction of Female Body Image in A Makeover Story, What Not to Wear, and Extreme Makeover
Makeover TV shows promote unrealistic beauty standards and suggest women's worth is based on looks.
research Who Are the Pioneers? A Critical Analysis of Innovation and Expertise in Cutaneous Noninvasive and Minimally Invasive Cosmetic and Surgical Procedures
Dermatologists are the main innovators in noninvasive cosmetic procedures, with other specialties also contributing significantly.
research Comprehension Testing for Over-the-Counter Drug Labels: Goals, Methods, Target Population, and Testing Environment
The paper concludes that drug labels should be clear for all, especially for those with low literacy, and suggests aiming for high comprehension test passing rates with diverse test populations.
research Capitalizing on Aging Anxieties: Promissory Discourse and the Creation of an Anti-Aging Treatment Market
The anti-ageing treatment market is growing by exploiting fears of ageing with unproven promises, which could harm public trust and genuine science.