2 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers found that differences between self-ratings and assessor ratings of facial appearance vary by age and ethnicity, and these discrepancies, along with assessor ratings of skin features, are predictive of menopausal status across ethnic groups.
January 2024 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This meta-analysis utilized genome-wide association data to explore the genetic traits related to perceived youthfulness across different sex groups in the UK Biobank, incorporating factors like facial aging and lifestyle habits, but the abstract does not report specific results.
January 2024 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study conducted a genome-wide association meta-analysis using UK Biobank data to explore genetic correlations with perceived youthfulness, revealing traits linked to this perception among both male and female participants.
March 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that different types of hairline recession increased the perceived facial age of East Asian males, with hair loss type C2 or U2 making those in their 30s appear significantly older.
175 citations
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November 2009 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that both genetic and environmental factors influence appearance-related aging in women, with skin wrinkling, hair graying, and sun damage significantly affecting perceived age more than chronological age.
December 2025 in “GeroScience” This study found that both genetic and epigenetic factors significantly influence age-related facial skin aging, with lifestyle and environmental factors also playing a substantial role.
July 2020 in “RePub (Erasmus University, Rotterdam)” This thesis analyzed four skin aging features and their relationships with lifestyle, physiological factors, and genetics.
2 citations
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September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This article discusses how the brain's neural circuits evaluate skin aging to judge social standing and suggests that people often attempt to deceive themselves and others about their true age.
March 2024 in “Jagiellonian University Repository (Jagiellonian University)” This study found that DNA methylation-based age predictors and lifestyle factors significantly affect perceived age and external visible characteristics in the aging process, with implications for forensic and anti-aging cosmetic applications.
58 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review explores how estrogens influence skin health and attractiveness in women, particularly with aging, but it reports no new clinical findings.
November 2024 in “Siriraj Medical Journal/San Sirirat” In this study, a single platelet-rich plasma injection for facial rejuvenation improved patient satisfaction and skin elasticity, with the most notable effects occurring 1-2 weeks post-treatment.
October 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that vitiligo elicited the most compassion and curiosity among general adults viewing AI-generated images of chronic skin diseases, while psoriasis was linked to higher perceptions of disgust and blame.
February 2021 in “International journal of men's social and community health” This study found that participants perceived bald men more negatively based on facial expressions and reported varied body dissatisfaction, which was weakly linked to wellbeing and muscularity behaviors.
June 2018 in “American journal of biomedicine” This study found that while there were no significant objective changes in facial hirsutism using topical finasteride, most patients perceived a reduction in hair growth after treatment.
27 citations
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May 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review examines how male facial anatomy and behavior contribute to sexual dimorphism in facial aging, pointing to factors that accelerate aging in men but presents no new clinical results.
19 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” This review discusses the perceptions of male pattern baldness by strangers and explores the sociocultural aspects of hair and hair loss but reports no new results.
July 2025 in “JUNIOR RESEARCHERS” This review found that prolonged use of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic increased the incidence of facial skin conditions like maskne and dermatitis, particularly affecting women and young people, and suggests prevention and management strategies including skincare routines, mask material choice, and therapeutic approaches.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study observed that a five-week topical treatment with cold-pressed Rosa canina seed oil significantly reduced mean wrinkle scores and UV-induced spots in volunteers, suggesting potential anti-aging and photoprotective benefits attributed to its high carotenoid content.
12 citations
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July 2012 in “Social Psychological and Personality Science” This research observed that men with shaved heads were perceived as more dominant, taller, and stronger than men with full hair, suggesting potential benefits in social perception.
24 citations
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April 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This study found that facial rejuvenation surgery led casual observers to perceive patients as younger, more attractive, and more successful and healthy, suggesting significant societal benefits beyond a youthful appearance.
This study concluded that adding a topical agent to intense pulsed light therapy significantly improved hair reduction and patient satisfaction in Pakistani women with idiopathic facial hirsutism compared to light therapy alone, without increasing adverse effects.
24 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified sex-specific determinants for facial wrinkles, finding that age is the strongest factor and that lifestyle influences like smoking, alcohol use, and skin color differentially affect wrinkling in men and women.
6 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the impact of age-related hair changes on perceived attractiveness and self-perception, emphasizing the need for holistic anti-aging consultations that include hair preservation strategies.
July 2025 in “Archives of Sexual Behavior” This study found that while men's facial appearance, specifically attractiveness and masculinity, correlated with cardiometabolic indicators like insulin resistance and triglycerides, these links disappeared after adjusting for factors such as age, adiposity, and testosterone levels, suggesting that facial cues do not reliably indicate metabolic health.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers found that high-shine and straight-aligned hair are perceived as more youthful, healthy, and attractive by women across various countries, with alignment having a stronger impact than shine.
July 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this cross-sectional study of healthy urban women in Shanghai, poor sleep quality and elevated perceived stress were linked to various self-reported dermatological issues and clinical signs, reinforcing the potential relevance of psychological factors in skin health.
68 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery” This study validated a facial aging scale that predicts patients' age with good reliability and validity, potentially serving as a useful tool for assessing facial rejuvenation treatments and clinical research.
17 citations
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November 2010 in “Perspectives on Psychological Science” This study found that age-related cues, such as perceived appearance, clothing, and family structure, may influence health outcomes and longevity in different ways.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” The document concludes that ideal facial proportions are guided by specific measurements and symmetry to enhance beauty, but individual characteristics must be considered.
25 citations
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November 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the unique considerations for cosmetic surgery on the Asian male face and reports no new research findings; it emphasizes different psychological approaches and surgical techniques.