The Mystery of the Disinterest Regarding Alopecia Areata in Asians (Especially Chinese Men): A Proposal for the Use of a Synthetic Medicament Plus a Special Herb from South America
February 2020
in “
Our Dermatology Online
”
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TLDR A synthetic drug and a South American herb may help treat alopecia areata in Chinese men.
The document discussed alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition characterized by patchy, nonscarring hair loss, and highlighted the lack of clinical data on this condition in Asian populations, particularly among Chinese men. It proposed the use of a synthetic medicament combined with a special herb from South America as a potential treatment. The document aimed to address the disinterest and limited research focus on alopecia areata in these populations by suggesting this novel therapeutic approach.