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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Structural injustice and the Requirements of Beauty
Beauty standards cause widespread harm and need collective action to address.
research RETROSPECTIVE OF TREATMENT FORMS AGAINST ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA
Treatment methods for androgenic alopecia have evolved due to beauty standards.
research “You Need a Makeover!”: The Social Construction of Female Body Image in “A Makeover Story”, W “hat Not to Wear”, and “Extreme Makeover”
Makeover TV shows promote unrealistic beauty standards and pressure women to conform to societal ideals.
research ‘Hirsutism’: A Psychological Analysis
Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
research Differences in Perceptions of Beauty and Cosmetic Procedures Performed in Ethnic Patients
The cosmetic industry should adapt to the varied beauty standards of ethnic groups and offer specialized treatments.
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5 / 245 resultscommunity We made the NY Times: Finasteride for Male Baldness is Rewriting the Rules of Male Beauty
Finasteride is being discussed as a significant treatment for male baldness, with some users sharing positive experiences and increased confidence, while others express concerns about potential side effects like loss of libido and erectile dysfunction. The conversation highlights differing opinions on the drug's impact and the broader societal implications of changing beauty standards.
community Reminder: A NW2-3 or high hairline wasn’t considered “bald” or “cooked” until like 3 years ago
Younger generations now view receding hairlines as baldness, increasing the use of treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Social media and changing beauty standards have intensified focus on hairlines, altering perceptions of baldness.
community Why is it barely impossible to find balding South Korean men
The post discusses the rarity of baldness among South Korean men. Users suggest this could be due to early treatment, high beauty standards, accessibility of healthcare, and genetics. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are commonly used, and hair transplants are also popular.
community does anyone else feel like the standard "big 3" just makes your hair look worse before anything good actually happens?
Using the "big three" hair loss treatments (Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Ketoconazole) can initially make hair look worse, often causing dryness and a "straw" texture. Adjusting the routine with gentler shampoos and conditioners can improve hair appearance while waiting for the treatments to show results.
community We already know how to permanently fix hair loss. The science is done. The only thing missing is the funding to run one experiment.
A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.