This study found that nearly 20% of men surveyed in German-speaking Europe had undergone cosmetic surgery, with higher conformity to traditional masculinity ideologies linked to greater odds of having these procedures, particularly hair transplants.
This study found that PRP injections may safely improve penile curvature and PDQ scores in men with stable-phase Peyronie's Disease, although the curvature reduction observed was not enough to determine long-term clinical significance.
6 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of women & aging”
This study found that women with negative or mixed feelings about Botox and facial fillers reported diverse and sometimes persistent physical and psychological impacts, feeling commodified, fractured, abandoned, reflective, and transformed.
306 citations
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”
This review discusses the protective roles of skin-resident immune cells in maintaining tissue homeostasis and facilitating wound healing, but reports no new experimental findings.
A user shared their 8-year journey with hair loss treatments, including oral minoxidil, dutasteride, Propecia, and a 2500 FUT hair transplant, leading to significant hair regrowth and a healthy lifestyle. They experienced some side effects like oily skin and a higher-pitched voice but maintained high testosterone levels and a strong libido.
A 47-year-old has been using finasteride for 25 years for hair loss, but it's less effective now. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, stopping anastrozole, and trying minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly TRT.