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 Dermoscopy of Annular Elastolytic Giant Cell Granuloma
Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare skin disease which slightly improved with treatment.
research Effects of Bright Light Exposure During Daytime on Peripheral Clock Gene Expression in Humans
Bright light during the day doesn't change most human clock genes but may slightly increase Rev-erb-ß.
research Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia with 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Split-Scalp Study of Efficacy and Safety
Using 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for hair loss didn't increase hair growth but slightly reduced scalp oiliness, and it was safe with mild side effects.
research A Study on the Efficacy of Microneedling with Minoxidil Solution Versus Microneedling with Hair Multivitamin Solution for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Microneedling helps hair growth, with hair multivitamins showing slightly better results than minoxidil.
research Transepidermal Delivery of Triamcinolone Acetonide or Platelet Rich Plasma Using Either Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser or Microneedling in Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Both treatments help hair regrowth, with PRP being slightly better.
research A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil Solutions in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.
research Chronic Treatment with Finasteride Daily Does Not Affect Spermatogenesis or Semen Production in Young Men
Finasteride doesn't harm male fertility or sperm quality, but may slightly reduce ejaculate volume.
research The Endocrine System and Hair Growth in the Rat
Male rats grow hair faster than females, and certain hormones can slow or slightly increase hair growth, but not significantly beyond natural rates.
research A Review of Hedgehog Inhibitors Sonidegib and Vismodegib for Treatment of Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
Sonidegib and vismodegib are similarly effective for advanced basal cell carcinoma, but sonidegib might have a slightly better safety profile.
research Oral Testosterone in Oil: Pharmacokinetic Effects of 5α-Reduction by Finasteride or Dutasteride and Food Intake in Men
Taking oral testosterone with finasteride or dutasteride doubles testosterone levels, and food slightly affects it.
research A Comparison Between Finasteride, Flutamide, and Finasteride Plus Flutamide Combination in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Flutamide works better than finasteride for hirsutism, and combining both is slightly better but not much.
research Safety and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Vaccine in Children and Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and highly effective for children, with inactivated vaccines being slightly better.
research FUT vs. FUE Graft Survival: A Side-by-Side Study of 3 Patients Undergoing a Routine 2,000+ Graft Hair Transplantation
FUE and FUT hair transplants have similar success rates, with FUE slightly better.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Effects of Oral Finasteride on Hormone Profile, Reproduction, and Sexual Function
Finasteride safely treats hair loss without harming hormones or reproduction, but may slightly reduce sexual function.
research Clinical Update on Research Studies Performed at the WHS/ISHRS Live Surgery Workshop
Splitting single-hair grafts seems to improve perceived hair fullness without affecting growth, intact grafts grow slightly better, and the Mantis microscope is clear but slower without reducing damage to grafts.
research The Neuroscience of Age Perception
Humans can accurately guess age from faces, with women being slightly better at it, and age perception is linked to evolutionary factors.
research Comparison of the Effect of Auriculotherapy, a Herbal Compound (Aslagh Capsule), and Metformin on the Clinical Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Randomized Clinical Trial
Auriculotherapy and Aslagh capsules are as effective as metformin for treating PCOS symptoms, with auriculotherapy slightly better for reducing hair growth.
research The Effect of Human Lyophilized Growth Factors Versus Platelet Rich Plasma Injection on Hair Transplantation Outcome in the Crown Area of the Scalp in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia
Both PRP and L-GF treatments improved hair transplant results, with L-GF being slightly better, but the difference was not significant.
research Comparing Single-Spin Versus Double-Spin Platelet-Rich Plasma Centrifugation Methods on Thrombocyte Count and Clinical Improvement of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Preliminary, Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial
Both single-spin and double-spin PRP methods effectively treat hair loss, with single-spin slightly increasing platelet count more.
research Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil and Oral Spironolactone Versus Minoxidil and Finasteride in Androgenic Alopecia
Both minoxidil-spironolactone and minoxidil-finasteride treatments work for hair loss, but minoxidil-spironolactone is slightly more effective, especially in women.
research Anterior Cervical Discectomy Fusion: Cervical PEEK Cage vs Dynamic Cervical Implant
The PEEK cage reduced pain more than the dynamic cervical implant, but the implant allowed slightly better movement after surgery.
research Autologous Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Efficacy, Side Effects, and Safety
Both treatments promote hair growth safely, but stem cells are slightly more effective.
research The Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibition With Dutasteride and Finasteride on Bone Mineral Density, Serum Lipoproteins, Hemoglobin, Prostate Specific Antigen, and Sexual Function in Healthy Young Men
Dutasteride and finasteride do not significantly affect bone density, blood fats, or blood production, but slightly lower PSA levels and minimally impact sexual function in healthy young men.
research 5α-Reductase Type 2 Gene Variant Associations with Prostate Cancer Risk, Circulating Hormone Levels, and Androgenetic Alopecia
A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.
research Woolly Hair Nevus: A Rare Case with Late Onset in Adolescence
A 17-year-old developed woolly hair nevus in adolescence, which is unusual, and over time the hair darkened and straightened slightly, but microscopic changes persisted.
research Phospholipid-Polymer Hybrid Nanoparticle-Mediated Transfollicular Delivery of Quercetin: Prospective Implementation for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Quercetin-loaded nanoparticles can penetrate skin, minimize hair loss, and promote hair regrowth, showing slightly better results than a marketed product.
research Optic Nerve Atrophy and Hair Loss in a Young Man
A young man had vision loss, hair loss, and other symptoms, but tests showed mostly normal results except for slightly high protein in spinal fluid.
research Tissue Expansion Techniques in Reconstructive Surgery: A 10-Year Bibliometric Analysis
The analysis shows the U.S. leads in tissue expansion research, mainly for breast reconstruction, with a slightly higher complication rate when using acellular dermal matrix.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma with Low Dose Oral Minoxidil (1.25 mg Versus 2.5 mg) Along with Trichoscopic Pre- and Post-Treatment Evaluation
Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with low dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in men with hair loss, with slightly higher satisfaction at the higher minoxidil dose.