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This study found that a five-dimensional model of personality perception from men's facial photographs better captures the complexity of face perception than the traditional two-dimensional Valence-Dominance model, highlighting overlaps with personality structures known from differential psychology.

In this study, 13 men with male pattern baldness were rated significantly more attractive and somewhat healthier when wearing a custom-made toupee, with higher attractiveness ratings coming from male judges than female judges.

In this study, the implementation of a nurse-led clinic effectively reduced waiting times for a tertiary hair and nails clinic, maintained manageable wait periods for 18 months, and provided satisfactory clinical and psychological support for patients with alopecia areata.

Hair restoration greatly improved George's confidence and self-identity.

This study found that young adult cancer survivors, aged 20-39, who experienced hair loss due to cancer treatment had unmet information needs, particularly regarding wigs and recurrent hair loss, despite satisfaction with information on wig maintenance and keeping the head clean.

In this study, researchers analyzed dermatologists' treatment practices for alopecia areata across five European countries, finding that topical and intralesional corticosteroids are most commonly prescribed for mild to moderate cases, while severe cases often see increased use of immunosuppressants and wigs.

This study described a new wig coating technique using keratin and graphene oxide that significantly enhanced UV resistance, antistatic properties, and durability compared to traditional methods.

No treatment reliably changes Alopecia Areata's course; reassurance and possibly a wig are recommended.

This study investigated scalp cooling in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, finding that those who reached a lower mean scalp skin temperature of 18 °C during cooling were less likely to require a wig or head covering compared to those with higher temperatures.

This case report describes a 5-year-old girl who developed kerion celsi from an untreated scalp infection, likely contracted from a guinea pig, leading to significant hair loss and the need for a wig.

This case report highlights a rare allergic reaction to 2-hydroxy ethyl meta acrylate, found in superglue, in a man who developed skin lesions from wearing a wig.

This article discusses a case of a woman with atopic dermatitis and alopecia universalis who did not respond to multiple treatments and now uses a wig and tattooed eyebrows.

Wigs significantly improve the well-being of people with severe hair loss.

New resin B makes artificial hair fibers hold curls longer than traditional resin A.

Avoiding dyed wigs and clothing improved severe allergic reactions in a woman treated with diphencyprone.

This study observed an alopecia syphilitica-like pattern of hair loss in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia, suggesting it may be another atypical presentation of the condition.

This case report describes the first Indian patient diagnosed with short anagen syndrome, detailing the clinical and pathological characteristics of a 30-year-old woman with the condition.

This study found that using an overnight peel treatment for 3 months increased wrinkle spacing, leading to an average reduction in wrinkles of 39% in 67% of participants.

This study found that VMAT hair-sparing WBRT partially preserved scalp hair at four weeks post-treatment without compromising symptomatic disease control in the short term, but reduced hair loss did not improve quality of life.

A woman's hair grew back while she was taking sulphasalazine for arthritis.

This case report highlights that improper application techniques, such as scalp occlusion, can increase systemic absorption of minoxidil and lead to unwanted side effects like hypertrichosis.

This study found that individuals with alopecia areata in the UK, particularly women and those of Asian ethnicity with lower income and severe symptoms, spent a significant portion of their disposable income on managing the condition, highlighting wigs and private dermatology services as primary expenses.

This case report describes a 10-year multidisciplinary treatment of a transgender woman in Slovenia, reporting a successful medical and social transition with stable emotional health, abstinence from alcohol, and no regrets following her transition.

This case report describes a successful hair transplant surgery using the follicular unit extraction method to restore a bald area following scalp tumor resection and skin grafting, highlighting its utility in such complex cases.

This study found that follicular unit-like wigs made from a polycaprolactone matrix exhibited good histocompatibility in New Zealand white rabbits, with reduced inflammatory cell infiltration compared to a polypropylene matrix.

This review of interventions for alopecia areata found no significant treatment benefits for hair growth compared to placebo, indicating a need for larger, well-conducted studies.

This study reports that FDA-approved scalp cooling caps, like DigniCap and Paxman, can help 50-66% of breast cancer patients retain at least 50% of their hair during chemotherapy, with specific recommendations and limitations discussed for different patient groups.

In this study, manual cold capping was found to be effective in minimizing chemotherapy-induced alopecia, with 92.1% of patients retaining 50% or more of their hair, although effectiveness varied with different chemotherapy regimens.

This study reported cold thermal injuries on the scalp in four patients using cold caps to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia, suggesting improper application can lead to adverse events.

This study found that wearing a specialized protective cap after autologous hair transplantation significantly reduced postoperative hemorrhage, swelling, and folliculitis, and increased patient satisfaction and transplanted hair follicle survival compared to conventional dressings.