research Can you pull it off? Appearance modifying behaviours adopted by wig users with alopecia in social interactions
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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research Psychological Dimensions of Hair Transplantation: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence
Hair transplantation improves self-esteem and social confidence, but managing expectations and psychological risks is crucial for success.
research How to distinguish medicalization from over-medicalization?
The article suggests using four questions to tell apart necessary medicalization from excessive medicalization, focusing on problem significance, social expectations, medical understanding, and effective resolution.
research Opinions and expectations of psoriasis-affected people regarding substances derived from Cannabis sativa
People with psoriasis are using cannabis products for skin care but need more reliable information and education.
research Generalized anxiety disorder symptoms and daily social behavior predict hair cortisol concentration
Higher anxiety symptoms and social behavior affect stress levels in hair.
research The Lived Experience of Women with Alopecia: A Qualitative Study Investigating the Psychological, Social and Emotional Impact of Alopecia in a Sample of Greek Women
Alopecia greatly affects Greek women's daily life, relationships, and self-image, with mixed social support and dissatisfaction with treatments.
research Androgenetic alopecia—Perspective from patients in a Singaporean tertiary Dermatology center
Hair loss affects self-esteem; patients seek effective, low side-effect treatments.
research OBLICZA WIRTUALNEJ RZECZYWISTOŚCI: WPŁYW NA CHIRURGIĘ ESTETYCZNĄ I PERCEPCJĘ WŁASNEGO WIZERUNKU
Social media and virtual reality increase dissatisfaction with natural appearance, boosting demand for aesthetic surgery.
research "Psycho-affective Implications in Dermatoaesthetics "
Skin treatments can improve both skin health and emotional well-being, but they require careful management of patient expectations and potential addiction risks.
research Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life Among Adult Women with Androgenetic Alopecia Using 5% Topical Minoxidil.
Most women with hair loss using 5% topical Minoxidil are satisfied with the treatment, but hair loss still affects their daily habits and social life.
research Wigs and hair prosthetics
Wigs and hair prosthetics boost confidence and quality of life for people with hair loss.
research Biomedical versus cultural constructions of abnormality: The case of idiopathic hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
research Hair transplantation in women
Hair transplantation can effectively treat female pattern hair loss with the right patient selection and surgical skill.
research Praxishandbuch Männergesundheit: Interdisziplinärer Beratungs- und Behandlungsleitfaden
The book provides a guide on men's health, covering both new and traditional issues, and emphasizes a multifaceted approach to understanding and addressing these problems.
research Great Expectations: Induced pluripotent stem cell technologies in neurodevelopmental impairments
iPSCs help understand and treat neurodevelopmental disorders.
research Social Perceptions of Male Pattern Baldness. A Review
The review concluded that male pattern baldness is mostly seen negatively, affecting attractiveness and social appeal.
research Social Pharmacology: Integrating Pharmaceutical and Social Science Research on Drug Effects
The conclusion is that combining social and cultural factors with pharmaceutical research could improve our understanding of how drugs work.
research Materialism, Transformation Expectations, and Spending: Implications for Credit Use
People who are more materialistic often expect life changes from buying things, leading to more debt and credit misuse.
research Body dysmorphic concerns, social adaptation, and motivation for psychotherapeutic support in dermatological outpatients
Some skin patients have body image issues linked to social difficulties but want psychological help.
research The effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for social anxiety symptoms in people living with alopecia areata: a single-group case-series design
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may reduce social anxiety and improve wellbeing in people with alopecia areata.
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 “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 Self-esteem and body image satisfaction in women with PCOS in the Middle East: Cross-sectional social media study
Women with PCOS have lower self-esteem and body image satisfaction.
research Study of quality of life in patients with premature graying of hair in Western Indian population
Premature graying of hair significantly harms psychological and social wellbeing.
research Social Media in Dermatology and an Overview of Popular Social Media Platforms
Social media is increasingly used in dermatology for education and networking but has risks like misinformation and privacy issues.
research Social media for arthritis-related comparative effectiveness and safety research and the impact of direct-to-consumer advertising
Social media can help compare the effectiveness and safety of new arthritis medications.
research Gender Differences in Psychosocial Outcomes of Hair Loss Resulting from Childhood Irradiation for Tinea Capitis
Women who lost hair from childhood head radiation are more likely to face mental health issues than men.
research Social rejection in minority groups and its impact on current and future mental health: a study in transgender people
Social rejection can harm long-term mental health in transgender individuals.
research Social Perception of Male Faces. Individuals, Clusters, Dimensions
Hair loss affects attractiveness but can suggest intelligence, and face perception is complex, involving factors like age and smile.
research Comprehensive Evaluation of Androgenetic Alopecia: Demographic Characteristics, Psychosocial Impact, and the Role of Social Media in Treatment Choices
Social media doesn't significantly influence treatment choices for hair loss, but better education on options is needed.