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.
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research Hair Cell Toxicology: With the Help of a Little Fish
Zebrafish larvae are used to study and find treatments for ear cell damage because they are easier to observe and test than mammals.
research A Non-Invasive Hair Test to Determine Vitamin D3 Levels
The hair test for vitamin D could be a useful alternative to blood tests, providing a longer-term vitamin D status, but more research is needed.
research Reliability and Validity of a Photographic Method for Measuring Facial Hair Density in Men
The photographic method for measuring facial hair density is reliable and valid but needs further testing on different hair densities and skin colors.
research Hair Resistance to Mechanical Wear
Hair's resistance to wear varies by ethnicity and treatment, with less wear indicating stronger hair.
research The Topical Penta-Peptide Gly-Pro-Ile-Gly-Ser Increases the Proportion of Thick Hair in Japanese Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
GPIGS peptide increases thick hair growth in balding Japanese men.
research Pulmonary Arterial Aneurysm in Behçet's Disease
People with Behçet's disease can develop life-threatening lung artery aneurysms that may require surgery.
research Automated Machine Learning Analysis of Patients With Chronic Skin Disease Using a Medical Smartphone App: Retrospective Study
Machine learning can predict symptoms and quality of life in chronic skin disease patients using smartphone app data, and shows that app use varies with patient characteristics.
research Hair Follicle Reconstruction and Stem Cells
Stem cells could improve hair growth and new treatments for baldness are being researched.
research Highly Conserved Keratin-Associated Protein 7-1 Gene in Yak, Taurine, and Zebu Cattle
The KRTAP7-1 gene is very similar across different cattle and yak breeds and likely plays a role in hair strength and shape.
research Alopecia in Dogs: Causes, Incidence, and Clinical Signs with Special Reference to Nutritional Alopecia
Alopecia in dogs is often caused by mange, flea and tick infestations, and nutritional deficiencies, especially in males and young dogs.
research Hormone Treatment for the Adult Transgender Patient
Hormone therapy is safe and effective for transgender adults, but requires regular monitoring and mental health support.
research Case 5: A Very Tall 7-Year-Old Boy with Medulloblastoma
A 7-year-old boy with a brain tumor developed early puberty, which was successfully treated with medication.
research Where It All Went Right: Secondary Uses of Drugs
Some drugs have gained approval for new uses, while others like tricyclic antidepressants and aspirin show promise but aren't yet approved for these uses.
research Cosmeceuticals in Dermatology
Cosmeceuticals may benefit skin health but need more research for efficacy and safety confirmation.
research Androgenization in Women: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and individualized treatment are crucial for managing androgenization in women effectively.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.
research The Lowest Effective Dose of Botulinum Toxin in Detrusor Sphincter Dyssynergia
The lowest effective dose of Botox for detrusor sphincter dyssynergia is between 75-100 units.
research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias in Dogs and Cats
The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
research Cerebellar Medulloblastoma: Treatment by Irradiation of the Whole Central Nervous System
Irradiating the whole central nervous system can lead to over 50% of patients with cerebellar medulloblastoma surviving three years.
research Radiation Cystitis in Acute Admissions for Hematuria
Radiation cystitis patients need better monitoring and early treatment due to higher readmission rates.
research Effect of Zinc-Deficient Diet on Two Strains of Mice
A zinc-deficient diet stunted growth and affected organs in mice, with C57BL/6J mice showing more severe symptoms.
research Col4a2-eGFP Mouse Model Reveals the Molecular and Functional Dynamics of Basement Membrane Remodelling in Hair Follicle Morphogenesis
Scientists made a mouse that shows how a specific protein in the skin changes and affects hair growth and shape.
research Effect of Kanchanar Twak Kwath With Shunthi Churna and Nimb Tail Nasya in Hypothyroidism: A Case Study
Ayurvedic treatment improved symptoms and reduced TSH levels in a hypothyroidism patient.
research Abstracts
New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
research Computational Screening of Repurposed Drugs and Natural Products Against SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease as Potential COVID-19 Therapies
Some existing drugs and natural products might work against COVID-19 by targeting the virus's main protease.
research Self-Assessment: Case Studies on Skin Conditions and the Importance of Sun Protection and Skin Examinations
Early detection and skin biopsies are crucial for treating skin cancer and diagnosing various skin conditions.
research Successful Combination Therapy of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
The combination therapy effectively improved acne keloidalis nuchae.
research British Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting, Sheffield, 18-19 November 2016
The meeting highlighted the importance of genetic testing and multidisciplinary approaches in pediatric dermatology.
research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias
Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.