research 4. Cures for Baldness, Disposal of Hair
The document describes how hair and plants are symbolically linked in Indo-European traditions, leading to practices like burying hair to promote plant growth and using plants to treat baldness.
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30-60 / 1000+ results research Approach to Dermatological Care of Muslim Women
Healthcare providers should understand Muslim cultural values to improve dermatological care for Muslim women.
research Ethnic Hair Disorders
Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
research Book Review: Women's Dermatology: From Infancy to Maturity
The book is valuable for insights into women's skin issues and historical beauty practices.
research `A Dubious Equality': Men, Women and Cosmetic Surgery
The document concludes that cosmetic surgery is still mainly a practice for women and the gender gap in this field is expected to continue.
research Follicular and Scarring Disorders in Skin of Color: Presentation and Management
The conclusion is that better understanding and more research are needed to effectively manage follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color, with an emphasis on patient education and cultural awareness.
research A retrospective analysis of dermatoses in the perimenopausal population attending a tertiary care centre in South India
The most common skin problems in perimenopausal women in South India are infections, eczemas, and acne, possibly worsened by external factors and lifestyle practices.
research BC07 Hair oiling: a paradigm shift in the deep-rooted ritual from East to West
Hair oiling has become popular in the West due to globalization and social media.
research Hair: Worth its Weight in Gold!
Hair is culturally and economically valuable, and its weight is now used to measure the effectiveness of hair growth treatments.
research Grim Commerce: Scalps, Bounties, and the Transformation of Trophy-Taking in the Early American Northeast, 1450-1770
Scalp-taking in early America helped unify white identity and shaped racial violence.
research “I am now being who I am and I’m proud of it”: Hair related personal and social identity and subjective wellbeing of older Black women in the UK
Older Black women in the UK feel more confident and engaged when their hair is visible and celebrated.
research Patients, Power and Responsibility
The document concludes that while some advocate for a patient voucher system, it may be unequal and current healthcare reforms should be given a chance, and it also recommends various medical books for their comprehensive coverage and advice on specific health issues.
research Contextualización histórica y social de la remoción del vello púbico femenino
Modern beauty standards encourage women to remove pubic hair for aesthetic and social reasons.
research Some Dermatoses Peculiar to Sikh Men
Sikh men may have unique skin issues due to wearing turbans and uncut hair.
research Collecting Hair Samples for Hair Cortisol Analysis in African Americans
A culturally sensitive method was developed to collect hair samples from African Americans for stress analysis.
research Procedure of Tattooing
Tattooing guidelines focus on safety, hygiene, and following rules.
research Current trends in hair care in men
Proper hair care and suitable products are essential for men's scalp health and well-being.
research A férfi és női testek medikalizációja
Medicalizing male and female bodies can have negative impacts.
research Some thoughts: Scattered hair and there!
Dr. Shyam B Verma encourages more scientific research on hair disorders and criticizes the unscientific hair care market in India.
research Developing an LGBT curriculum and evaluating its impact on Dermatology Residents
The LGBT-focused curriculum improved dermatology residents' confidence in treating LGBT patients.
research Splitting Hairs: The Creation and Dissolution of Boundaries in Thirteenth-Century French Literature
Medieval authors used hair in literature to challenge identity and societal norms.
research Traditional Indian home remedies for minor ailments
Traditional Indian home remedies are effective and culturally important.
research The Breast Cancer Wars: Fear, Hope and the Pursuit of a Cure in Twentieth Century America
Understanding breast cancer requires considering both medical advancements and social influences.
research Refining Techniques in Beard and Eyebrow Restoration
Facial hair transplants now look very natural due to improved techniques.
research Hair‐thread tourniquet syndrome
A hair strand caused a rare case of limb strangulation in a teenage girl with autism, and the condition is not always linked to child abuse.
research Genetics of infertility and “assisted fertilization” in the Bible: The case of Abraham and his family
Abraham's family infertility may have a genetic explanation.
research BH11 Cutis verticis gyrata associated with chronic traction
Tight hairstyles can cause a rare scalp condition with thick skin folds.
research The Siblings with Blistered Legs: Marking Nut Maladies in India
Marking nuts can cause skin irritation and allergies.
research Bald’s Leechbook and the Construction of Male Health in Anglo-Saxon England
The Leechbook shows how hair and sexual health were key to medieval masculinity and some remedies may still be useful.
research Traction Alopecia in Two Adolescent Sikh Brothers-An Underrecognized Problem Unmasked by Migration
Two Sikh brothers developed permanent hair loss from wearing turbans tightly, a condition that became apparent after they moved to Austria.