research Cult of the Body Beautiful: At What Cost?
Societal pressure for the perfect body leads to health risks and disorders.
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210-240 / 1000+ results 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 Social selection favours offspring prone to the development of androgenetic alopecia.
Society's pressure to have children later in life favors genes that increase the risk of early baldness in male offspring.
research The imperfect beauty
Modern society values both traditional beauty and imperfections, but media pressures lead to more cosmetic enhancements and ethical concerns.
research The Search for Wellbeing and Health between the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period
Past societies used natural ingredients for health and beauty.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.
research Stanowisko Polskiego Towarzystwa Endokrynologicznego, Polskiego Towarzystwa Ginekologów i Położników oraz Polskiego Towarzystwa Endokrynologii Ginekologicznej w sprawie diagnostyki i leczenia zespołu policystycznych jajników
Polish medical societies recommend personalized treatment for PCOS based on the patient's specific symptoms and use the Rotterdam criteria for diagnosis.
research Amit a selyemharisnya nem tud eltakarni : Vizsgálat a női testszőrzettel és a szőrtelenítéssel kapcsolatos attitűdökről = What Silk Stockings Cannot Conceal :An Examination of Women’s Attitudes TowardsBody Hair and its Removal
Hungarian women feel societal pressure to remove body hair.
research A férfi és női testek medikalizációja a XIX. századtól napjainkig
Medicalization has shaped how society views health and gender roles over the past 200 years.
research The Impact of Social Botox on Adolescent Self-Image: A Cross-Cultural Review
Social Botox and societal beauty standards negatively impact adolescent self-image, influenced by social media and cultural pressures.
research Her-Storicizing Baldness: Situating Women's Experiences with Baldness from Skin and Hair Disorders
Women's experiences with baldness challenge societal views on femininity and illness.
research Character, Genre, and Ethos in Nineteenth-Century British Drama
Nineteenth-century British drama closely reflected the era's societal values and concerns.
research Art’s Work in the Age of Biotechnology: Shaping Our Genetic Futures
The exhibition made people think about ethics and society in relation to biotech advances.
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 Notes, Short Comments, and Answers to Correspondents.
The document discusses various public health initiatives and societal issues, emphasizing early intervention and support.
research The Feminism & Psychology Undergraduate Prize 1999: Prizewinning Entry
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.
research Lifestyle Drugs
The article concludes that a balance is needed between individual healthcare needs and societal resources when it comes to lifestyle drugs, with a call for compassionate policy application.
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 Hair Transplantation in Women.
Hair transplantation in women needs a personalized approach due to unique hair loss patterns and societal pressures.
research Growing Old Gracefully: Age Concealment and Gender
Women are more likely than men to hide their age due to societal pressures.
research Brave New World
"Brave New World" explores the dangers of losing individuality in a future, technologically advanced society that prioritizes collective stability over personal freedom.
research The Mediated Body
The article concludes that contemporary visual culture emphasizes body modification, yet it also reveals societal denial of this trend.
research Postmillennial breast cancer photo-narratives: Technologized terrain
The document concludes that modern photo stories help represent and challenge how breast cancer affects women's identities and societal norms.
research The fatty acids and the skin: a focus on the n-6 family of unsaturated fatty acids
Linoleic acid is essential for healthy skin, and while deficiency is rare in Western societies, it can cause dry, scaly skin and hair loss.
research PREFACE
The aging population's demand for aesthetic medicine is increasing due to longer life expectancy and societal factors.
research HAIR RESTORATION AND AESTHETIC NASAL SURGERY SYMPOSIUM
In 1994, medical events like the "Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Nasal Surgery Symposium" were held, where surgeries were observed, and new officers were appointed for the Israeli Society for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in 1993.
research The Life and Legacy of O'Tar T. Norwood: A Founding Father of the Norwood-Hamilton Classification System for Male Pattern Baldness, the Forum, and the ISHRS
O'Tar T. Norwood was a key figure in creating a system to classify male baldness and founding hair restoration societies.
research Understanding and managing common baldness.
Common baldness can often be prevented and treated with available methods.
research Clinical Practice Guidelines for Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
FUT is a hair restoration method that should be chosen based on individual patient needs and preferences.
research Guidelines for the prevention of lower extremity arterial ulcers
Prevent lower extremity arterial ulcers by screening for risk factors, using medical treatments, and involving interdisciplinary care.