research In the Empire of Images: Preface to the Tenth Anniversary Edition
Media images promote unrealistic beauty standards, affecting body image and eating disorders globally.
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research Care Pathways of Children and Adolescents Referred to Specialist Gender Services: A Systematic Review
Many children and teens referred to gender services receive hormone treatments, but more research is needed on their long-term care and outcomes.
research Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors on Sexual Function: New Contributions
5-alpha reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction in patients treating enlarged prostate but not in those treating hair loss.
research Dissociative Disorders in Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims
Passiflora incarnata may help with anxiety but has risks and drug interactions.
There's a genetic link between Fragile X Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
6.7% of urine cultures showed hospital-acquired urinary tract infections.
Children used screens more during COVID-19, causing various health complaints.
Autism Spectrum Disorder is often underdiagnosed in females.
Dissociative disorders in childhood sexual abuse victims are more common in males.
Most pregnant teenagers are not dissatisfied with their body image but worry about weight.
Diagnosing tuberculosis after knee surgery is challenging due to non-specific symptoms.
Post-COVID-19 syndrome is more common in older, severely affected patients.
Psychiatrists should be part of pain management teams due to the psychological aspects of pain.
research Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research Pubic Hair Transplantation as a Surgical Treatment for Women with Hypotrichosis or Atrichosis
Pubic hair transplantation can help women with little to no pubic hair, using scalp hair for a natural look and requires careful aftercare.
research Survey of Alimentary Radiological Findings
The document concludes that most hair loss treatments don't work, balding isn't caused by dandruff, and hair loss may indicate serious health issues that require medical attention.
research Investigation, Treatment, and Monitoring of Late-Onset Hypogonadism in Males: ISA, ISSAM, and EAU Recommendations
Testosterone treatment for older men can have short-term benefits, but long-term risks are unclear, requiring careful evaluation and monitoring.
research Follicular Isolation Technique with De-Epithelialization for Eyebrow and Eyelash Reconstruction
Adding de-epithelialization to the follicular isolation technique improves hair transplant results for eyebrows and eyelashes.
research Androgen Receptors And Their Biology
Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.
research Caffeic Acid N-[3,5-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl] Amide as a Non-Steroidal Inhibitor for Steroid 5α-Reductase Type 1 Using a Human Keratinocyte Cell-Based Assay and Molecular Dynamics
Compound 4 is a promising treatment for hair loss with low toxicity.
research A Perspective on the Evolving Landscape in Male Reproductive Medicine
Advancements in male reproductive medicine are ongoing, but more research and improved treatments are needed in several areas.
research Pantolactams as Androgen Receptor Antagonists for the Topical Suppression of Sebum Production
Pfizer found that pantolactam-based compounds can reduce sebum (skin oil) production when applied topically.
research Book Reviews
The reviews critique three psychology books, noting skepticism about a personality inventory for teens, praising a practical guide on body image issues, and recommending a book on grief therapy.
research Pharma in the Bedroom and the Kitchen: The Pharmaceuticalisation of Daily Life
The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.
research Hair and Cancer Chemotherapy: Consequences and Nursing Care - A Literature Study
Chemotherapy-induced hair loss significantly affects patients' well-being, and nurses are key in helping them cope, but more research is needed to find effective treatments.
research Fluridil, A Rationally Designed Topical Agent For Androgenetic Alopecia: First Clinical Experience
Fluridil safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Fluridil, a Rationally Designed Topical Agent for Androgenetic Alopecia
Fluridil safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Health-Related Quality of Life, Depression, and Self-Esteem in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects quality of life and self-esteem, especially in women, but not depression.
research Assessment of Digital Screen Use by Children and Adolescents During the Pandemic
Children's screen time increased during the pandemic, causing various health issues.
research Guidelines on Hair Restoration for East Asian Patients
Hair restoration for East Asians should consider their unique characteristics like head shape, hair thickness, and hair density, and use modified procedures and treatments to minimize scarring and maintain hair density.
research Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men
Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.
research Enhanced Ectodysplasin-A Receptor Signaling Alters Multiple Fiber Characteristics to Produce the East Asian Hair Form
A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
research MiR-29 Is an Important Driver of Aging-Related Phenotypes
miR-29 is a key factor that accelerates aging.
research Estrogen-Dependent Development of Sex Differences in Somatostatin Neurons of the Hypothalamic Periventricular Nucleus
Male rats have more somatostatin neurons than females due to testosterone converting to estrogen during early development.
research Body Composition Changes and Inhibition of Fat Development In Vivo Implicate Androgen in Regulation of Stem Cell Lineage Allocation
Androgen is important in controlling stem cell differentiation, reducing fat development, and increasing lean mass.
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 pressure women to conform to societal ideals.
research Evo Devo of the Vertebrate Integument
The skin systems of jawed vertebrates evolved diverse appendages like hair and scales from a common structure over 420 million years ago.
research Deep Hair Phenomics: Implications in Endocrinology, Development, and Aging
A new tool can analyze hair to detect changes due to hormones, genetics, and aging.
research Cyberbabes: Self-Representation of Women and the Virtual Male Gaze
To stop online sexism, both men and women need to change how they act.