Health
LGBT people can face unique skin health challenges
Gay and bisexual people, as well as those undergoing gender transition, could face unique dermatological issues, an expert says.
Mar 12, 2024
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News tagged with hair removal
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Barbers can partner with dermatologists to augment pseudofolliculitis barbae care
An educational intervention targeted at barbers substantially increases knowledge regarding the causes, prevention, and treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), according to a research letter published online Dec. 6 ...
Dec 11, 2023
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Surgery
Study finds that laser epilation reduces risk of recurrence of pilonidal disease
Laser epilation, commonly known as laser hair removal, reduced the risk of recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease, an inflammatory, painful, and sometimes chronic or recurring condition, according to research conducted ...
Nov 9, 2023
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Medical economics
Scientists argue for public funding of nonsurgical procedures for transgender, gender diverse people
To support transgender and gender-diverse people, governments should consider publicly funding hair removal and other minimally invasive procedures, authors argue in a commentary in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Aug 14, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Gender-affirming hair removal improves mental health
(HealthDay)—For transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) adults assigned male at birth, gender-affirming hair removal (GAHR) is associated with improved mental health, according to a research letter published online July 21 ...
Jul 21, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New year, new you? Why we think a better body will be a better self
Is a better body a better self? Is a perfect body our best self? In the visual culture we inhabit we increasingly believe that a better body will lead to a better life, one where we are happier, have a better job, a better ...
Jan 3, 2020
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Surgery
Over 17.7 million cosmetic procedures performed in U.S. in 2018
(HealthDay)—More than 17.7 million surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States in 2018, with an increasing trend seen in body-shaping procedures, according to a report published ...
Mar 11, 2019
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Surgery
If you're considering cosmetic surgery...
(HealthDay)—More than 17 million cosmetic procedures are performed in the United States each year. Most of these are minimally invasive, designed to improve your appearance in subtle ways without the surgery, stitches and ...
Nov 5, 2018
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Surgery
Consensus recommendations on isotretinoin and timing of skin procedures
A new article published by JAMA Dermatology reports on a panel of national experts that was convened and a review of the medical literature that was done to provide evidence-based recommendations regarding the safety of skin ...
Jun 28, 2017
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Surgery
ASPS: Cosmetic procedures increased 3 percent in 2014
(HealthDay)—According to a new report, 15.6 million cosmetic procedures, including both minimally-invasive and surgical, were performed in the United States in 2014, an increase of 3 percent since 2013. The report was issued ...
Mar 2, 2015
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