research Men’s Use of Cosmetic Surgery and the Role of Traditional Masculinity Ideologies
Men who strongly follow traditional masculinity are more likely to have cosmetic surgery to feel powerful and successful.
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research Men’s use of cosmetic surgery and the role of traditional masculinity ideologies
Men use cosmetic surgery to feel and look better, often influenced by traditional masculinity ideals.
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 `A Dubious Equality': Men, Women and Cosmetic Surgery
The document concludes that cosmetic surgery is still mainly a practice for women and the gender gap in this field is expected to continue.
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 Medicalisation, pharmaceutical promotion and the Internet: a critical multimodal discourse analysis of hair loss websites
Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.
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 On the geographies of hair: Exploring the entangled margins of the bordered body
Hair significantly shapes body identity and social interactions, influencing how we perceive and relate to our bodies.
research “I wouldn’t wish alopecia on my worst enemy” Adolescents’ and Parents’ Experiences of Alopecia
Alopecia causes emotional distress, and better psychological support is needed.
research The zombie commodity: hair and the politics of its globalization
The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.
research "Pin the Macho on the Man": Mediations of Gay Male Masculinity in 'The Body Politic', 1971-1987
The Body Politic both reinforced and challenged traditional masculinity in gay culture.
research "Hey, Look Me Over": (Re)Visioning and (Re)Producing Contemporary Masculinities
Masculinity in media is evolving to challenge traditional gender roles and promote more complex male identities.
research A high price toupee: The costs of baldness in Por los pelos
Baldness is stigmatized as unattractive and is often mocked in media, affecting mostly Caucasian men.
research OP0238-PARE LIVING WITH LUPUS AS A MAN – A MAJOR CHALLENGE TO IMAGE OF SELF
Lupus significantly affects men's self-image, with many struggling to fulfill traditional masculine roles.
research Abstracts
Young HS patients often have other physical and mental health issues, and research on HS covers a wide range of topics including genetics, triggers, treatments, and the need for more data.
research Bald’s Leechbook and the Construction of Male Health in Anglo-Saxon England
The Leechbook shows how hair and sexual health were key to medieval masculinity and some remedies may still be useful.
research Contents
Men are increasingly interested in cosmetic treatments that enhance masculinity and address aging without downtime, with tailored approaches for different ethnicities and a focus on hair restoration and body contouring.
research Looking westwards: Men in transnational men’s magazine advertising in India
The conclusion is that top men's magazines in India promote Western ideals of masculinity, favoring fair-skinned, youthful, and Western Caucasian men.
research Non-binary or genderqueer genders
Gender identity can be more diverse than just male or female.
research The mediatization of self-tracking
YouTube is changing the way health-related advice is shared, altering traditional roles of experts and patients.
research Hormone Treatment for the Adult Transgender Patient
Hormone therapy is safe and effective for transgender adults, but requires regular monitoring and mental health support.
research Non-binary or genderqueer genders
The document concludes that non-binary individuals need compassionate support and recognition in healthcare, without being pathologized.
research Facial Appearance and Markers of Cardiometabolic Risk in Healthy Adult Men
Men's facial appearance shows age, body fat, and testosterone levels, not metabolic health.
research The psychosocial impact of alopecia in men: A mixed‐methods survey study
Men with alopecia often feel less confident and have lower wellbeing, needing more support.
research Sex-limited chromosomes and non-reproductive traits
Sex-limited chromosomes can affect traits not related to reproduction.
research Male experiences of hair removal and loss: depilation practices and motivations
Men are increasingly removing body hair for looks and cleanliness, and while hair loss can cause distress, it doesn't affect their self-esteem as much as it does in women.
research Psychological burden of alopecia areata in patients with cancer: A narrative review
Alopecia areata causes significant psychological distress in cancer patients, needing integrated care.
research Analysis of modern approaches to hair care: An overview of products and techniques
Personalized hair care plans are essential for healthy hair.
research Shorn Scalps and Perceptions of Male Dominance
Men with shaved heads are seen as more dominant but older and less attractive.
research National and Cultural Determinants of Gender Roles Representation in Advertising
Cultural and national factors shape gender roles in advertising, highlighting the need for inclusive, gender-sensitive language.