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March 2002 in “Body & Society” The document concludes that cosmetic surgery is still mainly a practice for women and the gender gap in this field is expected to continue.
46 citations,
November 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with hair loss conditions experience more anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life than those without these conditions.
45 citations,
March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.
40 citations,
November 2011 in “American Journal of Human Biology” Stress from being transgender is linked to higher blood pressure at night and more inflammation, which may affect heart health.
38 citations,
November 2000 in “Hastings Center Report” The document suggests medicine should integrate biological and cultural factors and focus on holistic, equitable care.
36 citations,
March 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” The research found genetic differences in identical twins that could explain why one twin has a disease while the other does not.
36 citations,
May 2017 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
29 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Personality traits and anxiety affect hair loss patients' quality of life.
28 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Women with scarring alopecia have a lower quality of life and more anxiety and depression than those with non-scarring alopecia.
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March 2022 in “Patient education and counseling” Managing PCOS is hard because it varies a lot, treatments are limited, and there's a lot of false information online.
21 citations,
February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.
20 citations,
November 2019 in “Biomolecules” Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.
20 citations,
January 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Personalized treatment with inhibitors, minoxidil, and laser therapy helps hair loss.
19 citations,
October 2017 in “The FASEB Journal” Male hormones cause different growth in identical human hair follicles due to their unique epigenetic characteristics.
18 citations,
June 2019 in “Twin research and human genetics” The 25Up study collected extensive data on mental disorders and related factors in Australian twins and siblings to investigate the genetics of psychiatric illnesses.
17 citations,
October 2015 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” Animal models are crucial for learning about hair loss and finding treatments.
13 citations,
October 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Doctors should consider psychological factors when treating skin conditions and work with mental health experts.
12 citations,
October 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair transplant boosts self-esteem and appearance satisfaction, especially in those with high self-esteem.
11 citations,
July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” PRP treatment improves hair density and diameter in women with androgenetic alopecia.
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February 2007 in “Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing” Combining mood stabilizers with antipsychotics is more effective for treating children with bipolar disorder than using mood stabilizers alone.
10 citations,
March 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” More hair loss leads to higher risk of psychosexual disorders, especially in women.
9 citations,
January 2018 in “American Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride use can cause lasting negative effects like sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues.
6 citations,
December 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Environmental stressors like UV radiation, pollution, and extreme temperatures can damage skin and lead to diseases and aging.
6 citations,
October 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Preventing hair loss is more effective than regrowth; oral finasteride is a realistic option.
4 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Most Facebook posts about hair loss treatments are promotional and not medically supported, with better quality information found on YouTube.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.
3 citations,
August 2013 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” Hairbac tablet and oil significantly improve hair texture, density, and reduce hair loss without side effects.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum” Aesthetic surgery can worsen depression and anxiety, especially in those with existing mood issues.
2 citations,
October 1998 in “Family Practice” New oral treatment, finasteride, effectively and safely treats common hair loss.
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January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that scalp cooling and treatments like minoxidil can help manage hair loss from cancer therapy.