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.
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research Illness Perception in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata in China
Illness perception affects mental health and quality of life in Chinese alopecia patients.
research Dermatologic Problems of Older Women
Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.
research Investigation of Transfollicular Caffeine Penetration Using Microdialysis on Ex Vivo Porcine Ear Skin
Caffeine penetrates skin quickly through open hair follicles, but less through closed ones, with levels becoming equal after 22 hours.
research Development of Chinese Version of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire
The Chinese version of the PCOS quality of life questionnaire is reliable and valid for Chinese-speaking women with PCOS.
research Can You Pull It Off? Appearance Modifying Behaviors Adopted by Wig Users with Alopecia in Social Interactions
Wig users with alopecia do a lot of emotional and practical work to make their wigs look natural and manage how others see them.
research Exogen Involves Gradual Release of the Hair Club Fiber in the Vibrissa Follicle Model
Hair sheds gradually from the follicle, with readiness to shed indicated by less attachment material.
research Keratin 71 Mutations: From Water Dogs to Woolly Hair
A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
research Functional Wound Dressings: Evolution and Modern Advances
Modern wound dressings like hydrocolloids, alginates, and hydrogels improve healing and are cost-effective.
research Ultraviolet Light-Induced Leukoderma of the Scalp Associated with Androgenetic Alopecia: Senescent Actinic Depigmentation of the Scalp
UV light causes skin color loss in bald areas; wear a cap and use sunscreen.
research Hair Loss as a Side Effect of Lamotrigine Treatment
A woman's hair loss stopped after she stopped taking lamotrigine, suggesting it might cause hair loss.
research Simulation of Scalp Cooling by External Devices for Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Scalp cooling devices need to be powerful enough to overcome heat loss and reach the right temperature to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research The Cry of the Children: The Edwardian Medical Campaign Against Maternal Drinking
The Edwardian medical campaign linked maternal drinking to infant mortality and national decline, influencing hygiene education and leading to a ban on children under 14 from pubs.
research Hox in the Niche Controls Hair Heterogeneity
Hox genes control hair growth patterns in mammals by regulating stem cell activity in the skin.
research Evaluation of Thailand's Regional Hospital Efficiency
Thai regional hospitals need more resources for better efficiency, and investment in quality could help Thailand become a medical tourism hub.
research Secondary Amenorrhea: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Secondary amenorrhea has many causes and requires thorough evaluation to treat and restore menstrual cycles.
research Women's Dermatologic Diseases, Health Care Delivery, and Socioeconomic Barriers
The conclusion is that dermatologists can improve women's skin health but must overcome cultural and economic barriers to do so.
research Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.
research Cognitive, Emotional, Physical, and Behavioral Stress-Related Symptoms and Coping Strategies Among University Students During the Third Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic
University students in Egypt experienced high stress during COVID-19's third wave, with negative coping mechanisms being more common.
research How Coronavirus Disease 2019 Changed Dermatology Practice in One Year Around the World
COVID-19 changed dermatology by increasing telemedicine and highlighting healthcare disparities.
research A Profile of Advertising in China’s Socialist-Market Economy
Advertising in China shifted towards entertainment, favored local brands, and played a significant role in the country's move to a consumer economy.
research Dermatopathology of Common Hair Problems
Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
research Serial Hydrolysis for the Simultaneous Analysis of Catecholamines and Steroids in the Urine of Patients with Alopecia Areata
A new method was created to analyze certain chemicals in the urine of alopecia areata patients, revealing they have higher metanephrine content. This method can also be used for other related diseases.
research Hair Care Cosmetics Regulation in Different Countries: A Comparative Study
Different countries have regulations to ensure the safety of hair care products, with some recalling hair straighteners due to high formaldehyde.
research Primary Care of Adult Women: Dermatologic Conditions
The document says that common skin conditions in adult women can be treated effectively, with acne being the most common and early-detected melanoma having a high survival rate.
research Proceedings of the RAMI Intern Section Meeting, 18th January 2014
The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.
research Reflections of COVID-19 Pandemic on Dermatology Outpatient Clinics
The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer dermatology visits, older and more male patients, and more stress-related skin issues.
research Illness and Femininity in Hilary Mantel’s Giving Up the Ghost
The document concludes that Hilary Mantel's memoir shows how childhood experiences affect adult health, criticizing modern medicine for ignoring the mental aspects of physical illness.
research Current Genetics in Hair Diseases
Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.
research Updates from the British Association of Dermatologists 91st Annual Meeting, 5-7 July 2011, London, UK
New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.