January 2017 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” This review discusses beard transplantation as a surgical option for enhancing male esthetics, particularly for those with sparse beards or facial scars, but does not report new clinical findings.
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses various surgical techniques for treating androgenetic and scarring alopecia and highlights the importance of understanding scalp anatomy and hair physiology, but it does not present new clinical results.
2 citations
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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.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” The book provides a detailed guide on various treatments and solutions for hair loss.
64 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of health psychology” This study found that women with PCOS reported higher overall psychological distress, but there was no significant link between their perceived hirsutism and this distress.
34 citations
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July 2003 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses strategies for planning face-lift incisions to avoid visible scars and other aesthetic issues, particularly for male patients and correction of prior surgeries, and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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April 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This case report suggests that regular use of antifungal shampoo might obscure clinical indicators of Trichophyton tonsurans tinea capitis in healthy adults, necessitating detailed diagnostic approaches like histopathology and dermoscopy.
1 citations
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June 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses patterned androgenic alopecia in normal women and reports no new clinical findings.
June 2017 in “University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy (University of Minnesota)” In this study, women with alopecia areata reported varied psychological impacts ranging from minor disturbance to significant distress and life changes due to their hair loss experiences.
March 1999 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” This article reviews trichotillomania, highlighting its prevalence, common treatment options, and challenges such as secrecy and delayed treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
21 citations
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February 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study identified multiple factors affecting the severity of alopecia areata, suggesting they could inform a tool for measuring disease impact and guide treatment selection.
19 citations
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August 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the use of hair transplantation as a reconstructive method to restore hair in various areas affected by defects, highlighting its advantages in providing natural-looking restoration.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study evaluated the use of low-level laser therapy for treating androgenic alopecia in adults, finding it a promising and safe at-home option for stimulating hair growth compared to sham devices, though further research is needed to confirm its clinical effectiveness.
4 citations
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December 1992 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The modified S pattern for scalp reduction is effective for removing more bald scalp and hiding scars in hair restoration.
1 citations
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January 2020 This review outlines the evolution of hair restoration techniques, emphasizing follicular unit extraction over traditional methods due to its reduced scarring and pain, but provides no new clinical findings.
January 2026 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)” In this systematic meta-synthesis, the researchers observed substantial variation in how individuals with alopecia manage identity and appearance changes, highlighting difficulties with acceptance, social influences, and unmet treatment needs, thus emphasizing personalized support through non-pharmacological interventions.
September 2025 in “JAAD Case Reports” Hair extensions can worsen scalp conditions and should be avoided in those with alopecia.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling combined with other treatments significantly improves hair growth in people with hair loss and is safe.
January 2023 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” This chapter reviews the role of hair transplantation in gender affirming procedures for transitioning patients but reports no new clinical findings.
The guide suggests using keratin fibers and wigs to help hair look thicker or hide hair loss.
October 2020 in “M/C Journal” This article explores how societal views on "freaks" have shifted from congenital anomalies to cosmetic surgery-induced appearances, with the authors suggesting this may reflect changing beauty norms and the commodification of uniqueness.
July 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This article reviews the challenges and potential solutions in hair transplant surgery for addressing hair loss and reports no new clinical findings.
November 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the author's experience with prescribing generic finasteride for hair restoration but reports no new clinical findings.
May 2007 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This study found that the Frechet flap technique provided aesthetically satisfactory outcomes for correcting the central slot defect created by scalp reduction surgery in the observed patients.
January 2004 in “Oncology Times” This article discusses common myths about cancer, such as surgery causing metastasis, which can impact patient decisions and adherence to treatments, but reports no new results.
January 2001 in “대한피부과학회지” This study confirmed that androgenetic alopecia significantly affects the quality of life in male patients, particularly impacting their social experiences and self-perception.
14 citations
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March 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses hair restoration procedures for transgender patients undergoing gender transformation surgery and describes the authors' surgical approach but reports no clinical outcomes.
48 citations
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July 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Cosmetics enhance beauty, fix defects, and intimidate enemies, with varying cultural standards and alternative methods.
24 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses scalp micropigmentation techniques and their customization to individual patients, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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June 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the use of medical tattooing in the head and neck region as a minimally invasive option for individuals seeking to improve cosmetic appearance without surgery, and reports no new clinical results.