research Men’s Baldness Stigma and Body Dissatisfaction
Bald men's facial expressions are seen more negatively, and many men are dissatisfied with their bodies, including hair loss.
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30 / 1000+ results research Structural Injustice and the Requirements of Beauty
Beauty standards cause widespread harm and need collective action to address.
research The Psychosocial Impact of Alopecia in Men: A Mixed-Methods Survey Study
Men with alopecia often feel less confident and have lower wellbeing, needing more support.
research Tracing Selection Signatures in the Pig Genome Provides Evidence for Selective Pressures on a Unique Curly Hair Phenotype in Mangalitza
Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
research Can You Pull It Off? Appearance Modifying Behaviors Adopted by Wig Users with Alopecia in Social Interactions
Wig users with alopecia do a lot of emotional and practical work to make their wigs look natural and manage how others see them.
research Hair: What Is New in Diagnosis and Management?
Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.
research The Imperfect Beauty: Examining the Evolving Concept of Beauty
Modern society values both traditional beauty and imperfections, but media pressures lead to more cosmetic enhancements and ethical concerns.
research Cult of the Body Beautiful: At What Cost?
Societal pressure for the perfect body leads to health risks and disorders.
research Hair Pigmentation: A Research Update
Hair color is determined by different melanins and changes with age.
research Neurosteroids Are Endogenous Neuroprotectants in an Ex Vivo Glaucoma Model
A natural steroid in the body may protect against eye damage in glaucoma.
research The Feminism and Psychology Undergraduate Prize 1999: Prizewinning Entry
The entry showed that PCOS negatively affects women's self-image and is worsened by societal expectations, suggesting a need for more feminist attention to the condition.
research Trichopathophobia: Fear of Hair-Related Diseases in High-Stress Environments
Fear of hair-related issues causes significant mental distress, especially in high-stress women.
research From the Elephant Man to Barbie Girl: Dissecting the Freak from the Margins to the Mainstream
Society's view of "freaks" has shifted from natural deformities to extreme plastic surgery, reflecting changing beauty standards and pressures.
research The Population Dynamics of Cancer: A Darwinian Perspective
Cancer development is like natural selection, involving mutated cells and environmental factors.
research Biomedical Versus Cultural Constructions of Abnormality: The Case of Idiopathic Hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
research The Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
This text talks about how to treat hair loss in women. It suggests different options and stresses the importance of support.
research In the Empire of Images: Preface to the Tenth Anniversary Edition
Media images promote unrealistic beauty standards, affecting body image and eating disorders globally.
research Male Experiences of Hair Removal and Loss: Depilation Practices and Motivations
Men are increasingly removing body hair for looks and cleanliness, and while hair loss can cause distress, it doesn't affect their self-esteem as much as it does in women.
research Abstracts
Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.
research Supercritical CO2 Extraction of Rice Bran Oil: The Technology, Manufacture, and Applications
Supercritical CO2 extraction makes rice bran oil healthier and safer than traditional methods.
research Hair Care and Hair Care Products
Bleaching damages hair, making it rougher and weaker.
research Selection Signatures for Fiber Production in Commercial Species: A Review
Genomic research can help improve the quality and production of natural fibers in animals.
research Hypertension's 3 Dilemmas and 3 Solutions: Pharmacology of the Kidney in Hypertension
Re-evaluating minoxidil, reducing sodium intake, and addressing arteriolar hypertrophy can improve hypertension management.
research The Genomic Variation in Textured Hair: Implications in Developing a Holistic Hair Care Routine
Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.
research Hair Transplantation in Women: Treatment for Female Pattern Alopecia
Hair transplantation can effectively treat female pattern hair loss with the right patient selection and surgical skill.
research A Dubious Equality: Men, Women, and Cosmetic Surgery
The document concludes that cosmetic surgery is still mainly a practice for women and the gender gap in this field is expected to continue.
research Complications of Rhytidectomy
Face-lifts can lead to complications like bleeding, nerve injury, skin death, hair loss, and rare infections, with careful surgery reducing risks.
research Synthesis and Characterization of Inclusion Complex of the Vasodilator Drug Minoxidil with β-Cyclodextrin
Minoxidil mixed with β-cyclodextrin improves solubility and gradual release.
research Eyelash Preservation During Chemotherapy and Topical Prostaglandin Therapy
A woman kept her eyelashes during chemotherapy possibly because of her glaucoma eye drops.
research Cosmetic Surgery in Men
More men are getting cosmetic surgery, with Botox and hair removal being popular, but these procedures have risks.