research Considerations in Genetic Counseling of Transgender Patients: Cultural Competencies and Altered Disease Risk Profiles
Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.
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research How to Speak Postmodern: Medicine, Illness, and Cultural Change
The document suggests medicine should integrate biological and cultural factors and focus on holistic, equitable care.
research Cures for Baldness and Disposal of Hair: Mythological and Cultural Connections in Indo-European Traditions
The document describes how hair and plants are symbolically linked in Indo-European traditions, leading to practices like burying hair to promote plant growth and using plants to treat baldness.
research Considerations And Recommendations On Camouflage In Alopecia In Black Women
Hair camouflage methods like wigs and extensions can help Black women with alopecia feel better but may also damage hair if not used carefully.
research Procedure of Tattooing
Tattooing guidelines focus on safety, hygiene, and following rules.
research Current Trends in Hair Care in Men
Proper hair care and suitable products are essential for men's scalp health and well-being.
research Traditional Indian Home Remedies for Minor Ailments
Traditional Indian home remedies are effective and culturally important.
research The Breast Cancer Wars: Fear, Hope and the Pursuit of a Cure in Twentieth Century America
Understanding breast cancer requires considering both medical advancements and social influences.
research Frontal Pseudoalopecia in History: Part 1—Fashionable Forms
In the Middle Ages, European noblewomen intentionally removed forehead hair to be fashionable, showing how beauty standards can affect the perception of hair loss.
research Grievances at the Treatment She Received: Harriet E. Wilson's Spiritualist Career in Boston, 1868-1900
Harriet E. Wilson had a challenging career as a spiritualist in Boston, facing competition and possible racism.
research Cultural Sensitivity and Challenges in Management of the Transgender Patient With End-Stage Renal Disease in Transplantation
Healthcare providers need better understanding and cultural sensitivity to improve care for transgender patients with kidney failure needing transplants.
research Hair Care Practices and Structural Evaluation of Scalp and Hair Shaft Parameters in African American and Caucasian Women
African American women report more hair issues and use different hair care practices than Caucasian women, and have different hair and scalp characteristics.
research American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American College of Endocrinology, and Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Disease State Clinical Review: Guide to the Best Practices in the Evaluation and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Part 1
The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.
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 Cue Masking and Cultural Signals: Testing Context-Specific Preferences for Balding Leaders
Baldness and shaved heads change how traits are seen but don't really affect leader preferences.
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 The Symptom Experiences of Puerto Rican Children Undergoing Cancer Treatments and Alleviation Practices as Reported by Their Mothers
Puerto Rican children with cancer often experience symptoms like irritability, nausea, and hair loss, and need better education and continuous symptom management.
research Disease Burden, Clinical Management, and Unmet Treatment Need of Patients With Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata: Consensus Statements, Insights, and Practices From CERTAAE Delphi Panel
Alopecia Areata significantly lowers quality of life and current treatments are inadequate, highlighting a need for better therapies and standardized treatment protocols.
research Ethnic Hair Update: Past and Present
Dermatologists need to understand African American hair-care practices to better treat their hair and scalp disorders.
research Surgical Correction of Traumatic Alopecia Marginalis or Traction Alopecia in Black Women
Surgical correction can treat hair loss in black women caused by styling practices, with techniques chosen based on individual needs and hair loss severity.
research Scalp Alopecias in Richly Pigmented Patients
Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.
research Hormonal, Medical, and Nonsurgical Aspects of Gender Affirmation
The document concludes that gender-affirming treatments are essential for transgender individuals and outlines safe hormone therapy practices.
research An Approach to Hair Loss in Hijab-Wearing Individuals in Primary Care
Primary care should recognize and treat hair loss in hijab-wearing individuals with cultural sensitivity.
research The Zombie Commodity: Hair And The Politics Of Its Globalization
The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.
research The Current State of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Cultural Competency Among U.S. Dermatology Residents
U.S. dermatology residents need more education and experience with LGBT patients to improve their cultural competency.
research Nonsurgical Management of Facial Masculinization and Feminization
Injectables can feminize or masculinize a transgender person's face, but more research is needed for best practices.
research You Need a Makeover!: The Social Construction of Female Body Image in A Makeover Story, What Not to Wear, and Extreme Makeover
Makeover TV shows promote unrealistic beauty standards and pressure women to conform to societal ideals.
research The Frequency of Alopecia and Quality of Life in High-School Students in Rural Areas of Eskisehir
Hair loss was found in 37.4% of surveyed rural high-school students in Eskisehir, Turkey, affecting their quality of life, especially in general health and mental well-being.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Past, Present, and Future
CCCA is a hair loss type affecting African women, possibly caused by grooming and chemicals, with various treatments and needing more research.
research Ethnic Cosmetic Products: Hair Care Practices and Their Association with Scalp and Hair Conditions in African American Girls
Certain hair care practices in African American girls can lead to scalp and hair issues.