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Glossary Ethnic Skin

skin with higher melanin levels, common in African, Asian, Latin, and Native American descent

Ethnic Skin, also known as Skin of Color, refers to the skin types of individuals with higher levels of melanin, including those of African, Asian, Latin, and Native American descent. This type of skin is more prone to certain conditions such as hyperpigmentation, keloids, and melasma, and may respond differently to treatments and products compared to lighter skin tones.

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research Ethnic hair and skin: what is the state of the science?

2 citations , May 2002 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

This study found that androgenic alopecia is present in 22% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome and is associated with other clinical signs of hyperandrogenism, but not with increased biochemical hyperandrogenemia or metabolic dysfunction.

research Laser therapy on darker ethnic skin

35 citations , October 2003 in “Dermatologic clinics”

This article discusses the lack of national credentialing for laser therapy practitioners and emphasizes the need for rigorous self-assessment and expertise, particularly when treating patients with darker skin, without presenting new research results.

research Patient satisfaction and complications following laser hair removal in ethnic skin

11 citations , March 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that Nd:YAG laser-assisted hair removal achieved high satisfaction with minimal complications among individuals with dark-complexioned skin seeking unwanted hair reduction.

research Esthetic Considerations for Ethnic Skin

8 citations , September 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery”

This review discusses the importance of culturally sensitive consultations for ethnic skin care and emphasizes evaluating long-term cosmetic concerns, but it reports no new clinical findings.

research 284 Backhousia citriodora leaf extract: A new active solution to control hyper-seborrhea for multi-ethnic skins

1 citations , September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This research observed that Backhousia citriodora leaf extract effectively reduced sebum production and improved sebum composition across different ethnicities, significantly decreasing skin oiliness and the likelihood of shiny skin when used in a cream applied twice daily for 28 days.

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community Over 95% of his face is covered in hair.

in Satire 349 upvotes 1 year ago

A young man with hypertrichosis has over 95% of his face covered in hair, sparking humorous comments about hair loss treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride. Users joke about transplanting his facial hair and discuss the challenges of his condition compared to typical balding.

community Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV

in Research/Science 9 months ago

Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.

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