July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil may improve nail growth and appearance.
April 2025 in “Health Science Reports” PRP treatment improved skin pigmentation and appearance in facial lichen planus pigmentosus.
Hair transplantation helps restore hair and improve appearance, especially for women.
July 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report highlights an unusual trichoscopic appearance in alopecia areata due to dithranol staining, which may obscure typical patterns and reveal atypical vascular features in the interfollicular spaces.
January 2018 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Gender affirmation surgery improves personal appearance and self-esteem.
March 2017 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” Cosmetic procedures can improve skin appearance and boost confidence.
January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Hair care products are important for appearance and self-esteem, and choosing the right ones can help maintain healthy hair.
June 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” Aesthetic mesotherapy can improve the appearance of the face and hair.
December 2002 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery” This article reviews techniques for restoring appearance following scalp injuries and highlights the versatility of scalp expansion, advancement flaps, and follicular unit hair transplantation, but it provides no new clinical results.
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September 2014 in “PLOS Genetics” This study found that while genetic ancestry affects physical appearance traits in Latin American populations, it accounts for only a modest portion of the observed variation.
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March 2001 in “European journal of endocrinology” This review discusses the complex relationship between testosterone levels and male appearance and behavior, emphasizing the limitations and potential biases in making generalizations from current data.
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July 2015 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the use of cosmetic nanocarriers to improve hair appearance and reports no new experimental results.
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August 2012 in “Dermatology online journal” This review discusses methods to hide or reduce the appearance of hair loss using hair prostheses and camouflaging agents, and reports no new clinical results.
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February 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The authors conclude that optimizing hair shaft production and appearance may best be achieved by integrating biological, chemical, and physical intervention strategies.
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May 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This study reported that partial longitudinal follicular unit transplantation improved eyebrow appearance and patient satisfaction without visible scarring, making it a reliable method for eyebrow restoration.
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April 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” This study observed that facial feminization surgery significantly improved facial appearance and alleviated gender dysphoria among Chinese transgender females, with all patients expressing satisfaction post-surgery.
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September 1993 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article suggests that using cyanoacrylate adhesives may improve the cosmetic appearance of hair transplants by preventing graft elevation or cobblestoning, though no new research data was reported.
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that pigmented hair-thickening fibers improved the appearance of scalp alopecia in patients with epidermolysis bullosa, although they may cause pruritus and should be used cautiously.
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May 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A direct brow lift can effectively fix nerve damage and improve appearance after surgery.
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” This study presents two cases correlating the clinical appearance of adult-onset foveomacular vitelliform dystrophy with optical coherence tomography findings, describing the location of the yellow vitelliform material.
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July 1999 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that reparative surgical techniques significantly improved the appearance of patients dissatisfied with previous hair restoration procedures, with minor and correctable complications.
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June 2024 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” This study reported that laser hair removal for hairlines can lead to unsatisfactory, unnatural appearances in some patients, with hair transplantation successfully improving the aesthetic outcome for those affected.
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February 2022 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” This study found that women with PCOS reported significant appearance-related distress and social anxiety, especially in social settings.
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October 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the impact of hair loss on facial appearance and self-esteem without presenting new clinical findings, highlighting the importance of treatments like hair transplantation surgery.
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December 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Exosomes show promise in improving skin health and appearance.
This review discusses how permanent micropigmentation can restore eyebrow appearance and potentially improve psychosocial well-being in cancer survivors experiencing alopecia after chemotherapy, but it reports no new clinical results.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study discusses the impact of alopecia on individuals' appearance and psychological well-being, highlighting how factors like genetics and lifestyle influence hair loss, and explores traditional Ayurvedic approaches for managing and promoting hair regrowth.
September 2025 in “Universal library of medical and health sciences.” This study examined the use of medical dermapigmentation to restore lip appearance after traumatic injuries, finding that a staged approach effectively camouflages scar tissue, enhances symmetry, and improves psychological well-being, demonstrating benefits in a clinical case of a dog bite.
In this overview, the authors discuss various strategies for optimizing the appearance of natural hair through cosmetic methods and highlight the dermatologist's role in advising patients with temporary or permanent hair loss on the use of hair prostheses.
January 2025 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” This abstract introduces dandruff as a key obstacle to achieving beautiful hair and a healthy scalp, noting its impact on appearance and self-confidence, but it does not provide study results.