November 2017 in “The Philippine journal of veterinary medicine/Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine” Aquapuncture may improve wound healing and hair growth in goats compared to nerve block.
Observing someone's physical appearance can give hints about their health, hygiene, and potential medical conditions.
January 2005 in “Digital Commons - University of South Florida (University of South Florida)” Concerns about attractiveness and skin aging strongly influence tanning behaviors.
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April 2023 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” Forensic DNA Phenotyping can now better predict appearance, ancestry, and age from DNA, but more research is needed for precise police use.
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December 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Root hair growth happens in bursts, not continuously.
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January 2001 in “Internal Medicine” Protein-losing enteropathy worsened with lupus symptoms but improved with prednisolone.
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November 2006 in “Journal of immunological methods” The method can help diagnose and monitor diabetes by analyzing hair.
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March 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The chemical peel improved the appearance of hand spots safely and effectively.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A teenager's hair with alternating white and dark bands, known as Pili annulati, is a genetic condition that is usually harmless and often considered attractive.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that a deeper understanding of skin aging and photodamage is needed to create better skin treatments.
September 2025 in “Cosmetics” NMN supplements may improve hair quality and appearance in middle-aged women.
March 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Animal Health” Zinc deficiency causes parakeratosis in buffalo calves, and supplementation improves symptoms.
January 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplants can improve how you look.
June 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” People with facial disfigurements are judged more negatively, highlighting the social benefits of corrective surgery.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery” Good-looking donor sites for hair transplants usually have higher hair density and thicker hair.
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July 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” Niacinamide improves aging skin and is safe for use in cosmetics.
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July 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair thickness matters more than density for baldness in Japanese men over 25.
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair restoration can sometimes result in unnatural-looking hair, wide scars, and poorly designed hairlines, but these issues can be corrected with careful planning, various techniques, and possibly medical therapy.
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January 2008 in “Gene therapy” Gene therapy shows promise for enhancing physical traits but faces ethical, safety, and regulatory challenges.
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September 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” Nature uses midline convergence to make the center of something look denser or thicker.
May 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Forensic DNA phenotyping can predict physical traits from DNA but faces challenges in knowledge and ethics.
May 2023 in “GSC biological and pharmaceutical sciences” Forensic DNA phenotyping is becoming useful for predicting physical traits in criminal investigations but is limited by ethical concerns and incomplete genetic understanding.
June 2020 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Nourkrin® Woman with Marilex® improves hair growth, appearance, and confidence in women with hair loss.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Reharvesting hair from donor sites using punch and strip methods can provide more hair for transplants and improve scar appearance.
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May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions is often misdiagnosed, and new diagnostic criteria can improve accuracy.
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June 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Chinese patients have fewer hair follicles than Caucasians, and transplanting hair at 40% of normal density works for natural-looking hairlines.
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March 2014 in “Body Image” Wig users with alopecia do a lot of emotional and practical work to make their wigs look natural and manage how others see them.
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” The nail strengthener with Pistacia lentiscus and hyaluronic acid improves brittle nails' appearance and strength.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Wearing a high-quality wig improved a woman's mood and life quality, and the authors suggest insurance should cover the cost of wigs.
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January 2012 in “Journal of nutrition & food sciences” The supplement improved hair, skin, and nails appearance and had long-term benefits.