6 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article reviews the use of pigmented concealing powders as a viable cosmetic option for patients with alopecia, noting the potential for a more natural appearance compared to traditional hairstyling or hairpieces, but it presents no new clinical results.
13 citations
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December 2024 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This study reviews recent advancements in understanding caspases, highlighting their roles beyond apoptosis in cancer, inflammation, and neurological disorders, and discusses the potential and challenges of targeting caspases for therapeutic purposes.
10 citations
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March 2015 in “PubMed” This paper demonstrates that scalp micropigmentation can effectively conceal scalp and hair deformities with high patient satisfaction, offering a non-surgical alternative cosmetic solution.
52 citations
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July 1994 in “Journal of gerontology” Women are more likely than men to hide their age due to societal pressures.
April 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study suggests that establishing international consensus guidelines for including concealed or sensitive sites in routine forensic examinations is crucial to clarify clinician responsibilities, guide patient expectations, and reduce potential medicolegal issues.
January 2026 in “Repository of the Academy's Library (Library of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences)” This study involved analyzing hair-removal advertisements and conducting focus group interviews with 28 female university students in Budapest to explore societal attitudes toward female body hair removal, aiming to understand the reasons behind its strong norm compliance.
July 2000 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This review highlights the significant impact of finasteride on the approach to androgenetic alopecia and hair transplantation and reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses various methods to conceal hair loss, such as wigs and hair transplants, and reports no new clinical results; the authors evaluate each option's pros and cons.
January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” This chapter provides dermatologists with an overview of scalp and eyebrow camouflage products, techniques, and procedures, including topical products, hair prostheses, and cosmetic tattoos, to better manage hair loss encounters outside traditional medical care, as noted by the authors.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia significantly impacts young men's quality of life, affecting their self-esteem and daily functioning, and highlights the need for a specialized assessment tool.
August 2018 in “Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing” This study found that adults with alopecia go through stages of embarrassment, seeking solutions, and acceptance, influenced by stress, lifestyle, and social factors, resulting in a withdrawn life due to negative body image.
12 citations
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March 1982 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses various methods to conceal hair loss, such as wigs and hair transplants, and reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses the high prevalence and limited treatment options for pattern hair loss, noting the associated psychological distress, especially in women, and reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This article discusses methods for camouflaging surgical sites after hair transplant procedures and presents no new clinical findings.
This study highlights that hair and scalp camouflage techniques can enhance confidence and self-esteem in patients with hair loss disorders by reducing the visibility of scalp contrast, leading to a visual effect of denser hair coverage.
February 2022 in “CRC Press eBooks” This chapter reviews various hair disorders, focusing on androgenetic and scarring alopecias, and discusses management strategies, but presents no new research findings.
SMP creates illusion of full hair, addressing various issues and bringing happiness to those with thinning hair.
81 citations
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the classifications, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies for female pattern hair loss, but reports no clinical results.
June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review provides dermatologists with a comprehensive overview of hair prostheses for alopecia patients, emphasizing key considerations such as hair coverage needs, material types, financial options, and adverse effects to better advise patients on suitable hair camouflage solutions.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses scalp micropigmentation as a noninvasive method to conceal various forms of hair loss and scalp abnormalities and reports no clinical results; the authors highlight its safe and effective application.
4 citations
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April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study found that scalp medical tattooing effectively improved cosmetic appearance and concealed bifid parietal whorls without complications in the patients evaluated.
November 2023 in “Neurosurgical Review” This study examined frontotemporal craniotomy in bald male patients, finding that incisions along the superior temporal line, though not concealed in the hairline, resulted in excellent cosmetic outcomes, safety, and patient satisfaction without complaints of visible scars or complications.
31 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This article discusses the challenges and possible solutions in hair restoration surgery, focusing on donor hair availability, hair survival, and concealing surgical evidence, and reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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February 2005 in “The Journal of Men's Health & Gender” This article reviews treatment options for male androgenetic alopecia, including their distinct aims of arresting progression, stimulating regrowth, and concealing hair loss, and reports no new clinical results.
This source highlights how hair transplantation serves as a key component in gender-affirming procedures for transgender individuals, outlining specific approaches like hairline feminization and beard transplantation for enhancing feminine or masculine appearance and concealing surgical scars. Results and outcomes are not detailed in this abstract.
This study found that scalp melanoma in areas with androgenetic alopecia presents with more frequent detrimental mutations and may have a poorer prognosis due to late diagnosis linked to hair concealment.
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” In this study, the researchers found that trichoscopy can effectively visualize scalp micropigmentation, identified by homogenous, grey to black circular dots similar to closely cut hair, potentially reducing the need for invasive procedures.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Springer briefs in molecular science” This chapter reviews the chemistry and potential benefits of plant-based hair dyes in cosmetics, but it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” This article reviews depictions of baldness in art and notes its symbolic connections to depression, with no new research findings presented.
19 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article discusses various options for camouflaging hair loss involving the scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes, and reports no new clinical findings.