1 citations
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May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” In this study, researchers found an increase in daily physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic among students, with a notable rise in leisure walking and transportation, but also increased weekday sedentary behavior in men.
10 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” This review summarizes evidence indicating that body image issues in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus should be addressed with the same importance as physical symptoms like pain and disability.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” This study evaluated the quality of life and mental health of patients after moderate traumatic brain injury, reporting changes in physical, mental, and social health as measured by various health scales.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with aging signs and heart issues have higher hair loss risk, which may predict shorter lifespan and affect attractiveness.
In this study, breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy reported "worrying" and "weight loss" as prominent psychological and physical symptoms, respectively, and predominantly used praying or meditating and seeking advice as coping strategies.
In this study, 13 men with male pattern baldness were rated significantly more attractive and somewhat healthier when wearing a custom-made toupee, with higher attractiveness ratings coming from male judges than female judges.
July 2021 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” Modern society values both traditional beauty and imperfections, but media pressures lead to more cosmetic enhancements and ethical concerns.
48 citations
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July 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Cosmetics enhance beauty, fix defects, and intimidate enemies, with varying cultural standards and alternative methods.
31 citations
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February 2016 in “American Journal of Men's Health” This study found that nearly half of men using finasteride reported clinically significant depression, highlighting the need for psychiatric screening and careful risk assessment by prescribing clinicians.
March 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This letter to the editor discusses patient perspectives on androgenetic alopecia treatment at a tertiary dermatology center in Singapore, though results or specific findings are not reported in the abstract.
112 citations
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October 2005 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” This article reviews the clinical, psychological, and management aspects of androgenetic alopecia in men, stating that it can be effectively managed by generalist clinicians with pharmacotherapy and surgical advancements.
20 citations
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November 2013 in “The Open Cancer Journal” This observational study provides cause-specific mortality estimates to help patients and physicians better understand long-term outcomes for localized prostate cancer based on initial treatment choices.
16 citations
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January 2019 in “Neuropsychobiology” This study found that individuals with lichen planopilaris reported lower quality of life and self-esteem and higher depression scores compared to healthy controls.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” This study evaluated the effectiveness of functional tests and manual muscle testing in qualitatively assessing muscle performance in children with health abnormalities.
This thesis reviews the psychological and social challenges faced by men and women with androgenetic alopecia who seek treatment, but reports no new results.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study concluded that heredity is associated with hair loss, while lifestyle and stress factors are not significantly related.
14 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses physician-patient dynamics in managing hair loss and highlights the emotional impacts, emphasizing the need for effective communication and patient education, but it reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that women with severe hair loss from childhood irradiation for tinea capitis were at a higher risk of developing psychosocial symptoms, including depression, compared to men.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” This review explores how hair dyes and perms can damage hair structure and notes that while some adverse outcomes like skin irritation and allergic reactions have been reported, evidence from human studies remains inconsistent regarding potential risks, including cancer.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This article discusses telogen effluvium, emphasizing the importance of understanding its natural progression and highlights the need for a detailed patient evaluation but provides no new clinical results.
11 citations
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January 2004 in “Exogenous dermatology” This review discusses the impact of various external factors like cosmetics, traction, and radiation on hair health and color, but reports no new findings.
27 citations
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March 2013 in “Social Semiotics” This study analyzes how commercial websites for Propecia depict male hair loss and promote medical treatment, suggesting they contribute to medicalizing a natural condition for profit.
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.
18 citations
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June 2019 in “Twin research and human genetics” This article describes the 25Up study on psychological and behavioral risk factors for mental illness in Australian twins and their siblings and reports prevalence data for various mental disorders.
February 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, researchers evaluated a multi-herbal shampoo made with natural components like aloe and hibiscus, reporting it as safer and more effective than synthetic options, though consumer acceptance remains a challenge.
222 citations
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October 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia causes significant psychological distress, particularly in women, who exhibit a more negative body image and less adaptive functioning compared to controls.
9 citations
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February 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This chapter reviews the role of self in disorders related to the OCD spectrum, such as hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and reports no new findings.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Experimental Social Psychology” This study found that men with male pattern baldness are perceived as older, and shaving heads increased perceived dominance, but neither influenced leader preference in different contexts.
2 citations
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October 2017 in “Global Media and Communication” In this study, ads in leading Indian men's magazines featured more international brands and Caucasian models, while promoting a class-based global masculinity among upper-class urban Indian men.
This review explores how technologies like telemedicine, wearable devices, bioengineering, and digital therapeutics are enhancing the management of sexual dysfunction in patients with chronic diseases by offering personalized and accessible solutions, although traditional approaches often fall short.