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.
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research Restoration of the Eyebrows by Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation using PLFUT is effective for eyebrow restoration with natural-looking results and no scarring.
research Metabolic Effect at Six and Twelve Months of Cyproterone Acetate (2 mg) Combined with Ethinyl Estradiol (35 μg) in 31 Patients
The medication combination did not affect glucose tolerance but increased some cholesterol levels due to its estrogen component.
research Effectiveness of Combined Oral Minoxidil and Finasteride in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Service Evaluation
Combined oral minoxidil and finasteride significantly improve hair density in men with male pattern baldness.
research Gender Differences in Response to COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination
Men generally face more severe COVID-19 outcomes than women, partly due to hormonal differences.
research Implications of a Clinically Ignored Site of Acanthosis Nigricans: The Knuckles
Knuckle Acanthosis Nigricans is common in Latin American youth and may indicate early insulin resistance, especially in those with normal weight.
research A retrospective analysis of disease epidemiology, comorbidities, treatment patterns, and healthcare resource utilization of alopecia areata in the United Arab Emirates using claims database
Alopecia areata in Dubai mostly affects men, often involves autoimmune disorders, and has high healthcare costs, especially for psychological issues.
research Hairline Design in Hair Replacement Surgery
Dr. Michael Beehner recommends a personalized, careful approach to hairline design in hair replacement surgery for a natural look.
research Persistent Gynecomastia due to Short-term Low-dose Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
A man's breast enlargement from low-dose finasteride for hair loss didn't go away, even with treatment, and might be more common than reported.
research Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Males With Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP treatment mildly to moderately improves hair loss in most men with AGA.
research The genetics of autism and steroid-related traits in prenatal and postnatal life
Autism's genetics are linked with early age of puberty and less hair loss, but not with hormone levels or polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Refinements in Hair Transplantation: Micro- and Minigraft Megasession
Hair transplantation using micro- and minigraft megasessions is safe, effective, and provides natural results with high patient satisfaction.
research Randomized controlled trial to compare the efficacy of oral minoxidil 1.25 mg versus 2.5 mg versus topical 5% minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia
Both oral and topical minoxidil effectively regrow hair in men with similar results.
research Musculoskeletal and body composition response to high-dose testosterone with finasteride after chronic incomplete spinal cord injury—a randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled pilot study
Testosterone with finasteride improved muscle and bone health in men with spinal cord injury.
research The growth of human scalp hair mediated by visible red light laser and LED sources in males
Red light therapy at 655 nm significantly improved hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Long-Term Effectiveness and Safety of Dutasteride versus Finasteride in Patients with Male Androgenic Alopecia in South Korea: A Multicentre Chart Review Study
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for long-term hair growth in men with androgenic alopecia.
research Efficacy of Thermus thermophilus Fermentation Extract in Promoting Hair Growth and Improving Scalp Health in Androgenic Alopecia: A Clinical and In Vitro Study
Thermus thermophilus extract improves hair growth and scalp health in men with hair loss.
research Randomized controlled trial on the efficacy and safety of the combination therapy of topical 0.1% finasteride − 5% Minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia
The combination of finasteride and minoxidil is as safe and effective as minoxidil alone for improving hair growth in men.
research Oral Presentation Abstracts
The conclusions are: fecal short-chain fatty acids may help prevent cancer, fiber intake can reduce obesity, weight loss is hard for obese people, low BMI cancer patients are more prone to chemotherapy side effects, intermittent fasting benefits gut health, cherry laurel has health benefits in rats, certain gene variations can increase stress in hair loss patients, fecal acids can affect blood sugar levels, cold agglutinin can affect blood test results in autoimmune patients, and people with Crohn's disease have higher levels of a certain chemical in their blood.
research Emotional Consequences of Finasteride: Fool’s Gold
Finasteride can cause serious emotional side effects; doctors should check patients' mental health history before prescribing.
research Cosmetic surgery in men
More men are getting cosmetic surgery, with Botox and hair removal being popular, but these procedures have risks.
research A review of isotretinoin in the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia
Isotretinoin can effectively reduce symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Testosterone Is a Contraceptive and Should Not Be Used in Men Who Desire Fertility
Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.
research Safety and Efficacy Assessment of Red Ginseng Oil (RXGIN) in Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Red ginseng oil improves urinary symptoms and some sexual functions in men safely.
research Erectile dysfunction: Is platelet-rich plasma the new frontier for treatment in patients with erectile dysfunction? A review of the existing evidence
Platelet-rich plasma shows promise for treating erectile dysfunction, but more research is needed.
research Retinal artery occlusion as a probable idiosyncratic reaction to topical minoxidil: a case report
Using minoxidil for hair loss might cause sudden vision loss, so use it with caution and monitor closely.
research Syphilitic Alopecia: Report of a Challenging Case and Review of the Literature
A man with syphilitic alopecia and neurosyphilis was successfully treated with penicillin, leading to symptom improvement and resolution of hair loss.
research Effect of gender-affirming hormone therapy on hair growth: a systematic review of the literature
Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
research Hair Shedding Evaluation for Alopecia: A Refined Wash Test
The refined wash test is a reliable way to measure daily hair loss and can tell the difference between different types of hair loss.
research Hair-raising costs: evaluating botulinum toxin treatment for androgenetic alopecia
Botulinum toxin is not effective or cost-efficient for treating male pattern baldness.