August 2018 in “Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing” This study found that adults with alopecia go through stages of embarrassment, seeking solutions, and acceptance, influenced by stress, lifestyle, and social factors, resulting in a withdrawn life due to negative body image.
1 citations
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January 2002 in “ODU Digital Commons (Old Dominion University)” This review discusses the portrayal and enforcement of idealized masculinities in men's self-improvement advertising and reports no new empirical results.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that a treatment serum containing ingredient blends with panthenol, licorice extract, and red clover extract significantly improved hair volume, scalp coverage, and reduced hair breakage over 6 months in individuals with thinning or damaged hair.
72 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review discusses the psychological importance of hair and explores how various hair cosmetics can affect hair health, emphasizing that certain products can lead to acute hair problems when repeatedly altering the natural style.
January 2025 in “Nature Communications” Using synchrotron X-ray imaging, this study mapped the complex innervation of male rat vibrissa follicles, revealing distinct types of myelinated afferent neurons and patterns of axonal organization that may inform sensory processing in the brainstem.
2 citations
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September 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This article discusses the modern societal obsession with body perfection and its impact on body dissatisfaction, escalating demand for aesthetic techniques, and advertising, without reporting new research findings.
2 citations
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March 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study found that male patients who underwent hair transplant surgery reported significant improvements in self-esteem, emotional well-being, and aspects of their sex life and career compared to before the surgery.
253 citations
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June 2004 in “Journal of Controlled Release” The research observed that 40-nm self-assembled nanoparticles enhanced minoxidil penetration in hairy guinea pig skin compared to 130-nm nanoparticles, but this size effect was absent in hairless skin.
31 citations
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September 2016 in “PLoS ONE” The researchers reported that in hairless mice, epidermal cell division orientations and epidermal thickness varied by body site, with dorsal and ear epidermis primarily dividing parallel to the basement membrane, unlike hind paw and tail epidermis.
16 citations
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This systematic review provides an in-depth evaluation of non-invasive imaging and biophysical methods for diagnosing and monitoring vitiligo, emphasizing the need for studies with larger sample sizes to verify their use in clinical practice and research.
3 citations
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December 2003 in “University of California Press eBooks” This article discusses the pervasive presence and influence of advertisements in daily life but does not provide new research findings.
27 citations
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September 2017 Pubic hair transplantation can improve self-esteem in those with sparse pubic hair.
3 citations
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June 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the causes of hair shaft abnormalities and highlights the role of cosmetic products in treating hair disorders, though it reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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July 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review examines the differences in dermatology practices between Europe and North America, noting that European dermatologists often prioritize evaluating patients' psychosocial factors and utilize nondrug treatments, unlike their North American counterparts.
1 citations
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November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study introduced a new high-throughput method for analyzing scalp hair morphology and found that quantifying hair form provides more accurate information than traditional classification based on racial categories, challenging the belief that cross-sectional morphology predicts hair curvature.
This review highlights that recent advancements in diagnostics and therapies, including AI-enhanced imaging, biomarker analysis, and novel treatments like low-dose oral minoxidil and JAK inhibitors, are improving the precision and customization of hair loss management.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the RNA helicase DDX6 is essential for maintaining self-renewal in epidermal progenitor cells by promoting the translation of proliferation regulators and degrading differentiation-inducing mRNAs.
112 citations
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January 2004 in “The International journal of developmental biology” This study found that feather patterning is primarily self-organizing and dynamic, relying on both genetic and epigenetic controls, with implications for similar processes like fingerprints and pigmentation.
This abstract provides no results, as it pertains to a presentation on determining hip muscle forces using an EMG-to-force processing model.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Preprints.org” This literature review found a significant increase in men seeking non-surgical and surgical cosmetic procedures, driven by improved self-confidence, with high efficacy and satisfaction reported by specialists providing advanced, patient-focused care.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses various forms of hair loss and their psychological impacts, noting the lack of definitive treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
26 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” In this study, an injectable self-healing bioactive nanoglass hydrogel showed promise for repairing normal and MRSA-infected skin wounds by inhibiting bacterial growth and reducing inflammation.
18 citations
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February 2025 in “Macromolecular Rapid Communications” In this review, researchers explored thermo-responsive polymers and their applications in nanomedicine, highlighting their role in targeted drug delivery, gene therapy, and imaging, enabled by their temperature-sensitive phase transitions to ensure localized therapeutic action and minimize damage to healthy tissues.
17 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Social Philosophy” This study discusses how beauty standards contribute to structural injustice by imposing rising demands and increasing body image anxiety across various demographics.
16 citations
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October 2024 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” This systematic review highlighted significant psychosocial impacts of alopecia areata in children and adolescents, noting challenges such as reduced self-esteem, emotional distress, and social difficulties. The review underscored the need for further research to understand these effects comprehensively and guide clinical support.
10 citations
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September 2020 in “Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine” This paper introduces an algorithm for using smart device-mounted microscopes to analyze scalp images and diagnose hair loss by extracting specific hair loss features.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “npj regenerative medicine” This study found that GDNF promotes hair formation and skin wound repair by enhancing the self-renewal and differentiation of bulge stem cells in mice.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that local PGE2 injection may prevent radiotherapy-induced hair loss by protecting hair follicle cells and promoting hair follicle self-repair.
December 2022 in “BMC women's health” In this pilot study, the CNC® device improved body image perceptions in patients with chemotherapy-induced alopecia but did not significantly affect psychological wellbeing; it may help prevent discomfort and enhance everyday life compared to traditional wigs.
Dental procedures and treatments show promise but need more research for conclusive results.