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.
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research MANAGEMENT OF ENDOCRINE DISEASE Hyperandrogenic states in women: pitfalls in laboratory diagnosis
Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.
research Hormonal regulation in male androgenetic alopecia—Sex hormones and beyond: Evidence from recent genetic studies
Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.
research Characterization of X‐linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (XL‐HED) hair and sweat gland phenotypes using phototrichogram analysis and live confocal imaging
People with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have no sweat ducts and less, thinner hair.
research Alopecia and Hirsuties
The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
research Cantú syndrome with coexisting familial pituitary adenoma
Cantú syndrome may be linked to pituitary adenomas.
research Common Dermatologic Conditions
The document concludes that quick referral and appropriate treatments are crucial for managing common skin conditions and preventing permanent damage.
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 Male fertility and skin diseases
Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.
research HIRSUTISM
The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.
research Development of the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes Instrument: A Qualitative Study
Researchers created a new tool to measure the effects of alopecia areata from the patient's view, focusing on hair loss, daily life, and emotional health.
research Perspectives in dermatopathology: telomeres and telomerase in ageing and cancer; with emphasis on cutaneous disease
Short telomeres contribute to aging and cancer, and while telomerase can delay aging, it may also promote cancer.
research Current treatment of BPH
TURP is the best treatment for BPH, but some patients prefer medications like alpha-blockers and finasteride.
research Male, Female, Other: Transgender and the Impact in Primary Care
Healthcare providers need better education and resources to give competent and sensitive care to transgender patients.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Features, Diagnostic Criteria and Treatments
PCOS is a long-term condition that needs more research for better understanding and treatment.
research Testosterone Therapy in Premenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy may improve mood, well-being, and sexual function in premenopausal women, but more research is needed on its long-term safety and effectiveness.
research Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.
research Hirsuties
Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.
research Treatment of androgen excess in females: Yesterday, today and tomorrow
The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Gender Minority Patients
AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.
research Shame and diabetes self-management
Feeling shame can make it harder for people with diabetes to take care of their health.
research Novel Systematics of Nomenclature and Classification of Female Functional Androgenization (Including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia)
A new system helps better diagnose and treat female androgenization conditions like PCOS.
research Testosterone Treatment in Women – An Overview
Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
research Hyperandrogenism, Elevated 17-Hydroxyprogesterone and Its Urinary Metabolites in a Young Woman with Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified: Case Report and Review of the Literature
A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.
research The Use of High-Density SNP Array to Map Homozygosity in Consanguineous Families to Efficiently Identify Candidate Genes: Application to Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome
Using SNP array testing helped quickly find the gene causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two related individuals.
research Endocrinopathies and Other Disorders Inducing a Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotype
Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.
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 Polycystic ovarian syndrome and associated hirsutism in the adolescent
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.
research UPDATE ON IDIOPATHIC HIRSUTISM: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.