Tag: Hair

Clinical Cases in Hair Disorders


Free Download Anna Waśkiel-Burnat, Roxanna Sadoughifar, Torello M. Lotti, "Clinical Cases in Hair Disorders"
English | 2022 | ISBN: 3030934225 | PDF | pages: 172 | 11.8 mb
This book identifies the broad scope of dermatological conditions in patients with hair and scalp disorders, with particular focus on the hair. These disorders can be associated with various conditions, such as inflammatory, neoplastic and systemic diseases. Often patient history and physical examination significantly narrow the differential diagnosis, but in doubtful cases, trichoscopy or scalp biopsy is needed to establish correct diagnosis. Treatment of hair disease varies from topical through intralesional to systemic options, dependent from type and severity of the disease as well as coexisted conditions.

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Hair Its Power and Meaning in Asian Cultures


Free Download Alf Hiltebeitel, "Hair: Its Power and Meaning in Asian Cultures"
English | ISBN: 0791437418 | | 297 pages | PDF | 38 MB
Hair-whether present or absent, restored or removed, abundant or scarce, long or short, bound or unbound, colored or natural-marks a person as clearly as speech, clothing, and smell. It defines a person’s gender, sexual availability and desirability, age, social status, and even political stance. It may also act as a basis for discrimination in treatment by others. While hair’s high salience as both sign and symbol extends cross-culturally through time, its denotations are far from universal. Hair is an interdisciplinary look at the meanings of hair, hairiness, and hairlessness in Asian cultures, from classical to contemporary contexts.

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Combing Through the White House Hair and Its Shocking Impact on the Politics, Private Lives


Free Download Combing Through the White House: Hair and Its Shocking Impact on the Politics, Private Lives, and Legacies of the Presidents by Theodore Pappas
English | August 20, 2024 | ISBN: 1400246156 | 256 pages | PDF | 14 Mb
Discover a fascinating and novel look at the U.S. presidents, the first families, and American history-all through the lens of hair. With meticulous detail, engaging storytelling, and full-color visuals, encyclopedia editor Theodore Pappas combs through American history, teasing out long-forgotten and little-known ways that hair has influenced the presidency and the public and private lives, personal scandals, and tragedies of the men and women who have occupied the White House.

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Hair Loss Advances and Treatments


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English | 2024 | ISBN: 303174313X | 397 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 80 MB
This book covers advances in treatment of hair loss and hair diseases over the past 50 years. It includes the changes in the methods used in surgical hair restoration from plugs to individual hairs, from manual punches to robotic surgery. It covers the first FDA approved treatment for hair loss – Minoxidil – and the first approved medication to prevent baldness – Propecia. It will also cover newer, non-prescription treatments such as Low Level Laser Light, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Photomodulation. Other conditions covered will include alopecia areata, frontal fibrosing alopecia (a new disease to dermatology), as well as chapters on hair follicle research and cloning of hairs.

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Handbook of Mouse Mutations with Skin and Hair Abnormalities Animal Models and Biomedical Tools


Free Download John P. Sundberg, "Handbook of Mouse Mutations with Skin and Hair Abnormalities: Animal Models and Biomedical Tools"
English | 1994 | pages: 559 | ISBN: 0849383722 | PDF | 58,3 mb
Handbook of Mouse Mutations with Skin and Hair Abnormalities presents 48 mouse mutations that are all available to the biomedical community. Many of the mouse mutations with dermatological diseases are reviewed and illustrated in detail. This popular reference book gives you a single source to use when determining which mouse mutation will best serve your needs as a biomedical tool for sophisticated research projects.

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5-Minute Hair 50 super-quick hairstyles to wear and go


Free Download Jenny Strebe, "5-Minute Hair: 50 super-quick hairstyles to wear and go"
English | 2016 | ISBN: 178472243X | EPUB | pages: 128 | 19.8 mb
Whether you’re heading to work, a party or out with friends, 5-Minute Hair has fifty looks that are perfect for busy women everywhere. Hairstylist Jenny Strebe compiles the best classic and modern styles – from a retro bouffant ponytail to a hip stacked side plait – all simple enough to do in under five minutes. With plenty of options for all hair types and lengths, it has never been so easy to try something special, even when you’re in a hurry. Packed full of easy-to-follow instructions, gorgeous step-by-step photographs and handy timesaving tips and tricks from the professionals, 5-Minute Hair is the perfect book to help you achieve maximum style with minimum fuss.

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Combing Through the White House Hair and Its Shocking Impact on Politics, Private Lives and Legacies of Presidents [Audiobook]


Free Download Combing Through the White House: Hair and Its Shocking Impact on the Politics, Private Lives, and Legacies of the Presidents (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0CNDDFX48 | 2024 | 6 hours and 7 minutes | M4B@128 kbps | 339 MB
Author: Theodore Pappas
Narrator: Theodore Pappas

Discover a fascinating and novel look at the U.S. presidents, the first families, and American history-all through the lens of hair. With meticulous detail and engaging storytelling, encyclopedia editor Theodore Pappas combs through American history, teasing out long-forgotten and little-known ways that hair has influenced the presidency and the public and private lives, personal scandals, and tragedies of the men and women who have occupied the White House. This unique window into the past shines entertaining new light on the decisions, relationships, and tragedies that have shaped the role of the president and the place of the U.S. in the world. Whether you’re interested in presidential trivia or historical mysteries, Combing Through the White House personalizes the past through an element of life we can all relate to-hair-giving us new glimpses into our country and even ourselves.

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