research The imperfect beauty
Modern society values both traditional beauty and imperfections, but media pressures lead to more cosmetic enhancements and ethical concerns.
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research Chapter 6. Darwinian Health and Other Contradictions
The document concludes that understanding health requires considering evolutionary perspectives on reproductive fitness, and recognizing the complexity of factors like diet, testosterone, and sexual orientation.
research Meetings, Transactions and Society News
New dermatology leaders and events were announced.
research Industry news
The U.S. soybean industry wanted government help due to foreign competition, while the jojoba industry was growing and expected to stabilize.
research Characteristic Localization of Neuronatin in Rat Testis, Hair Follicle, Tongue, and Pancreas
Neuronatin is found in specific cells within rat testis, hair follicles, tongue, and pancreas, suggesting it has various roles in tissue development and function.
research Overlap Between Ulerythema Ophryogenes and Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans: a Case Report
A 19-year-old male had two rare skin conditions causing scarring and permanent hair loss.
research Immunogenicity of Hair Proteins Containing Hard Keratins.
Human hair and nail proteins are unlikely to cause allergic reactions.
research A Global COVID-19 Pandemic Needs an Integrated Global Response
A global, inclusive approach is needed to address COVID-19 and protect vulnerable groups.
research The Mediated Body
The article concludes that contemporary visual culture emphasizes body modification, yet it also reveals societal denial of this trend.
research Perceptions of female age, health and attractiveness vary with systematic hair manipulations
Shiny, straight hair is seen as more youthful, healthy, and attractive.
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 The Case of Paris and Helen Through Time, Society, and Anti-Aging Medicine
The myth of Paris and Helen shows that age norms in love and beauty are socially constructed and change over time.
research From the Elephant Man to Barbie Girl: Dissecting the Freak from the Margins to the Mainstream
Society's view of "freaks" has shifted from natural deformities to extreme plastic surgery, reflecting changing beauty standards and pressures.
research BH12 Efficacy and safety of hair gloss treatments: a systematic review of licensed products in the UK
Licensed hair gloss products improve shine and smoothness but require stricter regulation to ensure safety.
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 suggest women's worth is based on looks.
research From Russia with Love
Dr. Marina Kovalevsky and her daughter were hospitalized for suspected politically motivated thallium poisoning in Moscow.
research Painful, Unexplained Peripheral Neuropathy? Think Thallium Toxicity
If someone has unexplained nerve pain and hair loss, doctors should check for thallium poisoning.
research Getting sweet on hair
research Treatment of Exogenous Ochronosis With Advanced Fluorescence Technology
Advanced fluorescence technology effectively treats skin discoloration from certain creams.
research Medical and Professional Ethics: Spotlight on Cosmetic vs Non-Cosmetic Hair Transplant Surgery
The article suggests that hair transplant surgery may not be purely cosmetic because it treats a disease and calls for clearer guidelines on its classification.
research The growing obsession with cosmetic dermatology: Are we endorsing artificial beauty?
We should value inner beauty and individuality over artificial beauty.
research Hair transparency decoding in Asia: From stylists’ perception to in vitro measurement
Higher hair luminosity and shine mean higher perceived transparency.
research A hedonic response to an assay made on octogenarians using cosmetics that promise to donate comfort, attractiveness and youth
Using cosmetics made elderly people feel more comfortable and attractive.
research Hirsutism
research FGF5 is a crucial regulator of hair length in humans
FGF5 gene mutations cause unusually long eyelashes by affecting hair growth regulation.
research “A thing of beauty is a joy forever”. Plants and plant-based preparations for facial care in Suriname
Suriname uses many plants for beauty, with potential for a beauty industry, but more evidence is needed for product effectiveness.
research Recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.
research Recommendations from the 2023 international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome
The 2023 guideline advises a detailed approach for PCOS, focusing on early detection, lifestyle and medical treatments, and managing health risks.
research The ethical foundations of patient-centered care in aesthetic medicine
Aesthetic medicine needs clear ethical guidelines to ensure patient well-being and safety.
research Biomedical applications of organoids in genetic diseases
Organoids help study and treat genetic diseases, offering personalized medicine and therapy testing.