research A Dubious Equality: Men, Women, and Cosmetic Surgery
The document concludes that cosmetic surgery is still mainly a practice for women and the gender gap in this field is expected to continue.
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research Stem Cell Translation And Bioethics
The document concludes that stem cell therapies lack solid proof of effectiveness, except for blood system treatments, and criticizes the ethical issues and commercial exploitation in the field.
research Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Essential Oil from Grapefruit Peel Combined with Dried Gleditsia Sinensis Extract Powder on Shaved White Mice
Grapefruit peel essential oil with Gleditsia sinensis extract can make hair grow faster and longer in mice.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Prostate Cancer: From Clinical Trials to Clinical Practice
5-Alpha reductase inhibitors may prevent prostate cancer but are not widely used due to concerns about trial relevance and potential risks, and more research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.
research Stat3 Partly Inhibits Cell Proliferation Via Direct Negative Regulation of FST Gene Expression
The protein STAT3 slows down cell growth by blocking the FST gene, which affects hair development in sheep.
research Incidence of Hair Loss Concerns in Women Who Wear the Hijab: An Exploratory Survey
Many Hijabi women worry about hair loss, but fewer actually experience it.
research Single-Cell Transcriptome Sequence Profiling on the Morphogenesis of Secondary Hair Follicles in Ordos Fine-Wool Sheep
The research identifies genes linked to wool quality in sheep and provides insights to improve wool production.
research Safety Concerns of Paternal Drug Exposure on Fertility, Pregnancy, and Offspring: An Analysis Based on the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System
Paternal drug exposure can harm fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and offspring health, with specific drugs linked to various reproductive issues.
research Skin Commensal Antigens: Taking the Road Less Traveled
Skin bacteria can help wound healing by activating certain immune cells.
research Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Have a Therapeutic Role in Hair Restoration?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can help restore hair, but the best method for preparing and using it is still unclear.
research Comparative Study Between Intralesional Injection of Prostaglandin F2α Alone or Combined with Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Combining TRA and latanoprost is most effective for treating localized alopecia areata.
research International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
research White Piedra: An Uncommon Superficial Fungal Infection of Hair
White piedra is a rare hair infection treated with oral and topical antifungals.
research Aesthetic Clinician's Guide to Platelet-Rich Plasma
PRP is useful for hair restoration, facial rejuvenation, and wound healing.
research Potential Impact of Medicare Part D in the End-Stage Renal Disease Population
Medicare Part D causes significant coverage and cost issues for end-stage renal disease patients.
research Enhancing Evidence-Based Pharmacy by Comparing the Quality of Web-Based Information Sources to the EVInews Database: Randomized Controlled Trial With German Community Pharmacists
The EVInews database provides significantly higher quality information than web-based sources for pharmacists.
research Diseases of the Hair and Scalp
The book is a valuable resource for understanding hair and scalp problems but could be updated with more information on certain conditions.
research Exploring Phytotherapy for Alopecia: Efficacy, Mechanisms, and Future Directions
Herbal remedies might help with hair loss but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
research Abstracts from the 17th Congress of the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry
The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.
research Dermatologic Care of the Transgender Patient
Hormonal therapy changes skin and hair in transgender patients, who need better researched dermatologic care.
research Impact of Clinical Response on Different Approved Doses in Japan and the United States
Different drug doses approved in Japan and the U.S. are not mainly due to different clinical responses, and ethnic factors should be considered in setting drug doses.
research Hormonal Contraception for Adolescents
Hormonal birth control pills are commonly used by teens but often fail due to incorrect use.
research Curl Pattern Classification: A Potential Tool for Communication and Risk Stratification
Classifying curl patterns might help doctors assess and treat hair loss better.
research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
research Tamsulosin Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Risk of Severe Hypotension in Men Aged 40-85 Years in the United States: Risk Window Analyses Using Between and Within Patient Methodology
Tamsulosin for enlarged prostate may increase the risk of severe low blood pressure, especially when starting or restarting the medication.
research The Hair Follicle Stem Cell As The Paradigm Multipotent Adult Stem Cell
Hair follicle stem cells can turn into many cell types and may help repair nerve damage and have other medical uses.
research The Self in Obsessive-Compulsive-Related Disorders: Hoarding Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Trichotillomania
The conclusion is that self-concept, shame, and emotion regulation are key factors in hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and should be targeted in treatment and research.
research A Mouse Model for the Basal Transcription and DNA Repair Syndrome Trichothiodystrophy
Researchers created a mouse with the same mutation as humans with trichothiodystrophy, showing similar symptoms and confirming the condition is due to defects in DNA repair and gene activity.
research Prediction of Male-Pattern Baldness from Genotypes
Genetic data can predict male-pattern baldness with moderate accuracy, especially for early-onset cases in some European men.
research Contents
More research, better treatments, and public education are needed for dermatological conditions in people of African descent.