November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” Women with PCOS are more likely to experience depression and have a negative body image compared to women without PCOS.
13 citations
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April 2020 in “Women s Health Reports” Resistance exercise improves body image in breast cancer survivors.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Men are getting more beard transplants to look better and follow fashion trends.
January 2023 in “Mastology” Hormone therapy for breast cancer often leads to sexual issues like vaginal dryness and decreased libido.
Topical minoxidil helps treat hair loss in teens, but more research needed for safe options.
21 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The new classification system for skin disorders emphasizes the importance of understanding a patient's awareness of their condition for better treatment.
11 citations
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July 2016 in “Current Opinion in Cell Biology” New techniques have enhanced our understanding of how stem cells function and the role of mutations in aging tissues, which may influence future cancer therapies.
19 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of cancer survivorship” People undergoing chemotherapy need better support and information to cope with hair loss.
3 citations
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December 2003 in “University of California Press eBooks” Media images promote unrealistic beauty standards, affecting body image and eating disorders globally.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” A girl with red hair developed hair-pulling and body image disorders after being bullied for her hair color.
13 citations
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February 2020 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” New methods have helped find cells that create other cells in the body.
December 2025 in “Biomedicines” Addressing body image and weight can help improve female sexual dysfunction.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An automated method accurately assesses melanoma risk using 3D body images to analyze skin traits.
September 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Alopecia areata significantly affects patients' lives, causing physical, psychological, social, and financial challenges.
29 citations
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March 2012 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Some stem cells in the body rarely divide, which could help create better treatments for diseases and aging.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “BJUI” Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
July 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplant improved self-perception in hair loss patients, but some still remained overly focused on their hair appearance.
40 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CLASI is a valid tool for assessing skin activity and damage in lupus patients.
2 citations
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September 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Societal pressure for the perfect body leads to health risks and disorders.
44 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata seriously lowers quality of life, especially affecting self-image, mental health, and social life.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Applied Psychology Research” Excessive body hair in women with PCOS can lower self-esteem and cause depression and anxiety.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Dr. Shoji Okuda's pioneering work on hair transplantation was overlooked and could have significantly advanced the field if recognized sooner.
January 2025 in “Trepo - Institutional Repository of Tampere University” Alopecia areata significantly harms women's self-image, causing reduced confidence and social isolation.
14 citations
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February 2000 in “Feminism & Psychology” The entry showed that PCOS negatively affects women's self-image and is worsened by societal expectations, suggesting a need for more feminist attention to the condition.
4 citations
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June 2019 in “Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetrícia” Using only hyperandrogenism to diagnose PCOS can lead to overdiagnosis.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin's epithelial stem cells are crucial for repair and maintenance, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin problems.
12 citations
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February 2020 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” More body hair in young Australian women is linked to higher androstenedione levels.
11 citations
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March 2021 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms vary globally, with bloating, high cholesterol, and glucose levels being common; the current diagnostic criteria may need refining.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Medicina” Non-invasive imaging techniques improve scalp condition diagnosis and patient quality of life.
35 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Affective Disorders” Women with PCOS tend to have higher anxiety and depression levels compared to healthy women.