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 Alterations of Gut Microbiota Composition in Post-Finasteride Patients: A Pilot Study
Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.
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 suggest women's worth is based on looks.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
research Hair Transplantation Techniques for the Transgender Patient
Hair transplantation can help transgender patients affirm their gender identity.
research Mesenchymal Stem Cells From Mouse Hair Follicles Reduce Hypertrophic Scarring in a Murine Wound Healing Model
Mouse stem cells from hair follicles can improve wound healing and reduce scarring.
research Patient Selection, Candidacy, and Treatment Planning for Hair Restoration Surgery
Choose hair restoration surgery candidates carefully and plan treatments for a natural look and future hair loss.
research Experimental Production of Cutaneous Calcinosis and Sclerosis with Dihydrotachysterol (AT-10)
Giving dihydrotachysterol to mother rats caused skin hardening and bone issues in their babies through milk.
research Controversies in Plastic Surgery: Suction-Assisted Lipectomy and the hCG Protocol for Obesity Treatment
The document concludes that the hCG protocol may help in obesity treatment and could be scientifically justified, but more research is needed.
research What’s New in Facial Hair Transplantation?
Facial hair transplantation has improved to give natural-looking beards and eyebrows with proper technique and patient care.
research Sexual Problems of Men With Androgenic Alopecia Treated With 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.
research Clinical Update on Research Studies Performed at the WHS/ISHRS Live Surgery Workshop
Splitting single-hair grafts seems to improve perceived hair fullness without affecting growth, intact grafts grow slightly better, and the Mantis microscope is clear but slower without reducing damage to grafts.
research Hair Disorders
The document explains different hair loss types and treatments, emphasizing diagnosis through examination and tests, and specific treatments for each condition.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Medical Semantics, And The Political Ecology Of Health In India
PCOS in India is linked to broader sociocultural and environmental changes, not just diet and exercise.
research Versatile Use of Submental Tissue for Reconstruction of Perioral Soft Tissue Defects
Submental tissue is good for repairing mouth area skin with minimal scarring and good cosmetic results.
research Lentiginosis Within Plaques of Linear Atrophoderma of Moulin: A Twin-Spotting Phenomenon?
The document suggests a rare skin condition might be caused by a genetic phenomenon.
research Scalp Reduction Surgery for Male Pattern Baldness: Benefits, Techniques, and Complications
Scalp reduction surgery can effectively treat male pattern baldness when tailored to the patient and performed with care to minimize complications.
research Altered Methylation Pattern of the SRD5A2 Gene in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of Post-Finasteride Patients: A Pilot Study
Finasteride affects SRD5A2 gene pattern, possibly causing lasting side effects.
research The Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Clinical Manifestation of Drug-Induced Epigenetics Due to Endocrine Disruption
Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.
research Potential Factors Contributing to Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
research Efficacy and Safety of Different JAK Inhibitors in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Network Meta-Analysis
Oral baricitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome – Does It Really Exist?
Post-finasteride syndrome's existence is uncertain; more research needed.
research Study on Hair Distribution in Healthy Males for Hair Restoration Design
About 21.3% of young, healthy Chinese men experience hair loss. Hairlines are mostly linear or have a central protrusion. Hair is densest on the top and back of the head, and hair follicles usually have 1 or 2 hairs. This information can help in designing hair restoration procedures.
research Novel ABCD1 Gene Mutation in Adrenomyeloneuropathy with Hypoplasia and Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
Researchers found a new ABCD1 gene mutation linked to a rare brain and nerve disorder with unusual brain changes.
research Healthcare Innovation and Patent Law’s Pharmaceutical Privilege: Is There a Pharmaceutical Privilege? And If So, Should We Remove It?
The document suggests reevaluating the patent system to ensure public benefits from pharmaceutical privileges and to encourage more significant innovations.
research Differential Relationships Between Chronic Hormone Profiles in Pregnancy and Maternal Investment in Rhesus Monkey Mothers With Hair Loss in the Neonatal Period
Monkeys with hair loss during pregnancy showed higher stress hormone levels and invested differently in their offspring.
research The Use of High-Density SNP Array to Map Homozygosity in Consanguineous Families to Efficiently Identify Candidate Genes: Application to Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome
Using SNP array testing helped quickly find the gene causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two related individuals.
research Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Epidermal Homeostasis in We/We Wal/Wal Mice with Postnatal Alopecia
The we/we wal/wal mice have defects in hair growth and skin layer formation, causing hair loss, useful for understanding alopecia.
research Effect of 150 kHz Electromagnetic Radiation on the Development of Polycystic Ovaries Induced by Estradiol Valerate in Sprague Dawley Rats
150 kHz electromagnetic radiation might help improve PCOS in rats.
research Effect of Surgeon's Workload on Rate of Transection During Follicular Unit Excision/Extraction (FUE)
Surgeons make more mistakes in hair transplant procedures as they get tired or do more work.