September 2024 in “Revista de Cercetare si Interventie Sociala” This paper explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened individuals' awareness of their appearance through the "Zoom effect" and discusses the connection between external appearance, social status, and the positive psychological impacts of aesthetic treatments.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that topical finasteride mixed with minoxidil improved hair appearance and self-esteem in men with androgenetic alopecia, but it was not superior to oral finasteride and had lower treatment adherence.
March 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article features a personal account of a talk show appearance discussing the evolving field of hair restoration but provides no new research results.
January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” This case report describes an eight-year-old Kashmiri boy diagnosed with monilethrix, a rare genetic hair disorder, characterized by a beaded appearance and fragility of the hair shaft.
January 2015 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Chemical peeling and dermabrasion improve skin texture and appearance when done correctly.
December 2002 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” This article reviews special techniques for reconstructing the appearance of patients with scalp injuries, highlighting the versatility of scalp expansion, advancement flaps, and follicular unit hair transplantation, and reports no new clinical results.
December 1990 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Topical minoxidil and hair dye can improve hair density and appearance in congenital hypotrichosis.
September 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This commentary discusses patient concerns regarding post-operative appearances after hair transplants and reports no new research findings.
January 2023 in “Hair transplant forum international” In this study, a new technique using a punch-out method followed by resuturing was shown to improve the appearance of widened scars from previous hair transplant procedures in 58 patients, with the advantages of being quick and not requiring additional follicular units.
January 2008 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that micropigmentation effectively improved the cosmetic appearance of scalp and eyebrow scars in 94% of patients, with the pigments remaining safely in the superficial dermis after one year.
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October 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that daily oral finasteride may increase hair count and improve hair appearance assessments in men with androgenetic alopecia, but it also appears to raise the risk of sexual dysfunction.
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January 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study developed a standardized questionnaire to measure patient-perceived changes in hair growth and appearance, which showed significant favoring of active treatment over placebo in a clinical trial for male androgenetic alopecia.
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May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review proposes a classification system for childhood hair loss based on clinical appearance, age of onset, and associated symptoms, but reports no new clinical results.
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November 2012 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This article reviews treatments focused on stimulating collagen synthesis and improving skin appearance through methods like mechanical dermabrasion and laser surgery, but it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2014 in “Facial plastic surgery” This review discusses the mechanisms and effects of dermabrasion for improving skin appearance and reports no new clinical results.
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June 2006 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that follicular unit transplantation using specific techniques may improve the natural appearance of transplanted hair in patients with male-pattern hair loss.
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January 1999 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews advancements in hair transplantation techniques focused on achieving a natural appearance efficiently and reports no new clinical results.
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December 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This paper discusses the use of lifestyle drugs by individuals without medical conditions to enhance appearance, highlighting that such usage may worsen emotional disorders and suggests these should be treated with psychotherapy or psychopharmacotherapy.
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November 2009 in “New Zealand journal of psychology” This study identified that higher trait anxiety, appearance orientation, and private self-consciousness are among the key predictors of future anxiety about male pattern baldness in young men.
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February 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Congenital triangular alopecia is more common than thought and some treatments can be beneficial for appearance concerns.
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January 2015 in “Sen i Gakkaishi” This study reported that keratin films lacking keratin-associated proteins showed different appearance, structure, and color deposit properties compared to conventional keratin films, suggesting potential for evaluating hair damage.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article describes using hair transplantation as a novel method to improve the appearance of acne scars, but it reports no clinical results.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering” This study reports that monthly subcutaneous injections of concentrated growth factors improved hair appearance and density in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with no side effects observed in the follow-up period.
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November 2008 in “Gerontology” This article discusses the increasing use of lifestyle drugs by healthy individuals to alter appearance or slow aging and emphasizes the need for doctors to consider side effects and contraindications, but it reports no new clinical findings.
July 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study observed that excimer laser therapy led to subjective improvements in hair appearance for 60% of scarring alopecia patients and reduced symptoms like scalp pain, burning, and pruritus, indicating potential as an adjunctive treatment for inflammatory control and disease stabilization.
June 2026 in “The Journal of Cosmetic Medicine” This narrative review reports that scalp micropigmentation offers immediate cosmetic improvements in hair density appearance, but does not promote actual hair regrowth and results vary based on the operator's skill.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that intradermal polynucleotide injections were linked to improvements in the appearance around the eyes and increased patient satisfaction, with minimal adverse effects, suggesting potential for further research to validate efficacy and optimize treatment protocols.
November 2025 in “Universal library of medical and health sciences.” This review highlights that while permanent eyebrow correction via micropigmentation may help restore visual appearance for patients experiencing eyebrow loss post-chemotherapy, the psychoemotional benefits of this procedure remain unclear, demonstrating a need for further research into its impact on quality of life.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that nonablative Er:YAG laser therapy effectively improved hair appearance for patients with androgenetic alopecia, with most participants reporting increased satisfaction and no adverse reactions, following six biweekly sessions.
January 2024 in “Frontiers for young minds” This article explores the different types of alopecia, their causes, and treatment options, emphasizing the impact of hair loss on appearance and mental health. However, it does not report specific study results.