research Toupee or Not Toupee? Social Perceptions of Male Pattern Baldness
Wearing a toupee makes men seem more attractive and slightly healthier, but doesn't change how confident they appear.
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research ‘You Lose Your Hair, What’s the Big Deal?’ I Was So Embarrassed, I Was So Self-Conscious, I Was So Depressed: A Qualitative Interview Study to Understand the Psychosocial Burden of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.
research LLLT Part 3: Critically Assessing Recent Published LLLT Device Trials: Limitations, Recommendations, and Conclusions
The review concluded that better studies are needed to prove if Low-Level Laser Therapy devices for hair growth really work.
research Combining Scalp Micropigmentation and Hair Transplantation
Using scalp micropigmentation (a special tattoo technique) with hair transplantation can effectively treat hair loss, especially for those with low donor density or those unsuitable for only hair transplantation.
research Can Plant Extracts Help Prevent Hair Loss or Promote Hair Growth? A Review Comparing Their Therapeutic Efficacies, Phytochemical Components, and Modulatory Targets
Plant extracts can help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
research Wigs And Alopecia Areata: Psychosocial Impact And Economic Considerations
Wigs help improve self-esteem and quality of life for people with hair loss from alopecia areata.
research Design and Proof-of-Concept of Single Robotic Hair Transplant Mechanisms for Both Harvest and Implant of Hair Grafts
A single robotic system can accurately harvest and implant hair grafts, showing promise for real-world use.
research Precise Scale: A Quantitative Classification for Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Application to Hair Transplantation
The PRECISE scale helps estimate how many grafts are needed for hair transplant based on the severity of hair loss.
research Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Trichoxidil: A New Natural Compound for Hair Loss
TrichoxidilTM could be a promising new treatment for hair loss.
research Camouflage Techniques for Alopecia Areata: What Is a Patient to Do?
The document suggests using hairpieces, wigs, and safe cosmetic techniques to hide hair loss from alopecia areata.
research A Practical Guide to Treatment of Hair Loss Beyond Standard Therapy
The guide suggests using keratin fibers and wigs to help hair look thicker or hide hair loss.
research Pediatric Tinea Capitis: Rising Incidence and Treatment
Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
research A Randomized Trial of Minoxidil in Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Minoxidil shortens baldness from chemotherapy by 50.2 days without significant side effects.
research Social Perceptions of Male Pattern Baldness: A Review
The review concluded that male pattern baldness is mostly seen negatively, affecting attractiveness and social appeal.
research Quality of Life in Young Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Mixed Methods Study
Hair loss lowers young men's self-esteem, increasing social anxiety and affecting daily life.
research Can We Predict Prostate Size by Scoring Baldness? The Relationship of Androgenic Alopecia and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Baldness score can't be used to predict prostate size.
research And Miles to Go Before I Sleep
Sreeparna Majumder showed incredible resilience and determination despite battling cancer.
research Treatment of Tinea Capitis: A Critical Appraisal
Griseofulvin is the best treatment for tinea capitis in children, but more research is needed on other treatments and safety.
research The Psychosocial Impact of Alopecia in Men: A Mixed-Methods Survey Study
Men with alopecia often feel less confident and have lower wellbeing, needing more support.
research Use of Body Hair and Beard Hair in Hair Restoration
Body and beard hair can be used for hair restoration in severely bald patients, but the technique is complex and costly.
research Photobiomodulation for the Management of Alopecia: Mechanisms of Action, Patient Selection, and Perspectives
Light therapy can stimulate hair growth and is more effective when started early, but more research is needed on its long-term effects and optimal use.
research Pretrimmed Versus Direct Nonshaven Follicular Unit Extraction
Both pretrimmed and direct nonshaven methods are effective for hair transplants; pretrimmed takes longer but yields denser, longer hair.
research GWAS for Male-Pattern Baldness Identifies 71 Susceptibility Loci Explaining 38% of the Risk
Researchers found 71 genetic regions linked to male pattern baldness, which account for 38% of its genetic risk.
research The GPI-Anchored Protein Thy-1/CD90 Promotes Wound Healing by Enhancing Skin Perfusion
Thy-1 protein helps improve blood flow and wound healing in the skin.
research Facial Preservation Following Extreme Mummification: Shrunken Heads
Shrunken heads retain some facial features and hair characteristics, allowing for limited individual identification.
research Head and Neck Reconstruction: Management and Techniques for Burns
The document concludes that individualized reconstruction plans are essential for improving function and appearance after head and neck burns.
research Hair Transplantation in Patients With Inadequate Head Donor Supply Using Nonhead Hair
Nonhead hair transplantation is effective for patients with limited head donor hair, but more research is needed.
research Fat Grafting of Hairy Areas of Head and Neck: Comparison Between Lipofilling and Nanofat Grafting Procedures in a Cadaveric Study
Nanofat grafting is better for delicate areas and combining it with lipofilling might improve hair loss treatment.
research Efficacy of Minoxidil Combined With Photobiomodulation for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Double-Blind Half-Head Controlled Trial
Minoxidil and photobiomodulation together improve hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
research Micro-Segmental Analysis of the Entry Pathway and Distribution of Zolpidem in Hair From Different Scalp Regions After a Single Dose
Zolpidem shows up in hair from the top back of the head after one dose and fades over time, suggesting it gets into hair through blood and sweat.