November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this study, NH Asian alopecia areata patients reported the highest levels of severe disease, with NH White patients having the most eyebrow involvement and Hispanic patients showing the least severity.
In this study of Andean Ecuadorian women with PCOS, phenotypes A and B were more prevalent and associated with higher risks of insulin resistance, anovulation, and metabolic disorders compared to phenotypes C and D.
October 2023 in “Journal of Preventive Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies in Medicine” This study found that women experiencing hair loss after recovering from COVID-19 had significantly lower Vitamin D and ferritin levels and higher testosterone and triglyceride levels compared to those without hair loss, indicating a potential link between these factors and the condition.
December 2011 in “Thorax” In this study, researchers reported that individuals from iodine-deficient regions have an increased risk of developing hypothyroidism from MDR-TB treatment regimens containing PAS and/or Prothionamide.
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May 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” African American adults and non-White children experience more hair loss episodes than White patients with alopecia areata.
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April 2010 in “Clinical genetics” This study identified four novel mutations in the C2orf37 gene among Woodhouse–Sakati syndrome patients, doubling known mutations, and found no significant link between isolated symptoms like deafness and dystonia and these mutations.
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April 2023 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study identified three variants in the HR gene among Mexican patients with alopecia areata, with one novel variant potentially serving as a risk factor for the disease.
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June 2015 in “Journal of Genetics/Journal of genetics” This abstract reports funding sources for ongoing research and does not present any study results.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that hirsutism in females with facial hair causes significant psychosocial impact and financial burden, with laser therapy being notably costly compared to other treatments.
February 2026 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This review discusses the efficacy, safety, and practical aspects of using Janus kinase inhibitors—baricitinib, ritlecitinib, and deuruxolitinib—as treatments for severe alopecia areata in an advanced practice provider context, without reporting specific study results.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This review examined genetic factors in 46, XY differences/disorders of sex development and found that whole-exome sequencing is more effective than panel sequencing for molecular diagnosis. It identified regional genetic variation and emphasized next-generation sequencing's role in detecting variants related to gonadal and androgen-related genes.
In this study, metformin, pioglitazone, and ethinylestradiol cyproterone all improved various clinical features and quality of life in Pakistani women with PCOS, though no drug significantly reduced hirsutism.
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January 2021 in “The Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles” This review examines differences in COVID-19 outcomes related to gender and race, suggesting males and racial minorities may face higher mortality and worse outcomes, but calls for further research to understand these disparities as data remains limited.
This review provides a comprehensive overview of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures tailored for different racial and ethnic skin types, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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February 2010 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document introduces a guide on facial plastic surgery for diverse ethnic groups.
The document concludes that dermatology training and grading scales need to better represent dark-skinned individuals to improve diagnosis and assessment of skin conditions.
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April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that the incidence of telogen effluvium nearly tripled during the pandemic, with significant increases in Hispanic and non-White populations, and suggested comorbidities combined with COVID-19 positivity may raise the risk.
July 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Cosmetic surgery should be personalized for different ethnic groups to ensure the best results and patient satisfaction.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article discusses hair restoration in South Asian patients, focusing on ethnic and cultural factors and the increase in hair transplantation due to economic and social changes, and reports no new clinical findings.
April 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports that specific hair care practices common among individuals with high-curl-pattern hair could exacerbate seborrheic dermatitis, presenting significant treatment challenges and psychological impacts, and emphasizes the need for further research to tailor culturally sensitive solutions.
April 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the use of lasers in plastic surgery for various conditions and reports no new clinical results; the authors note effective treatment options for patients across different ethnic backgrounds.
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March 2018 in “Clinical Nutrition ESPEN” This study among ethnic Saudi Arabian women concluded that symptoms like muscle cramps, fatigue, mood swings, hair loss, back pain, and weight gain were more common in those with lower vitamin D levels.
This study observed that depression and anxiety notably affect quality of life for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, especially among African-American and Hispanic individuals who report higher unmet psychological needs.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hispanic and Black patients are underrepresented in alopecia areata clinical trials.
February 2010 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Tailoring facial plastic surgery to different ethnic groups ensures natural and satisfactory results.
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March 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Healthcare access for alopecia areata in the USA is unequal among ethnic groups.
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April 2004 in “Cancer” This study describes that 65% of patients receiving imatinib mesylate in a patient assistance program experienced skin hypopigmentation, primarily in ethnically Chinese individuals, suggesting variability across populations.
August 2013 in “Gastroenterology” This case report highlights a 60-year-old patient's diagnosis with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, characterized by gastrointestinal polyps, diarrhea, weight loss, brittle nails, alopecia, and skin changes, which showed improvement with treatment.
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July 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that diffuse and pseudo-fringe sign patterns are common in Asian patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, and that treatments combining antiandrogens or antimalarials with topical therapy are effective.
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This paper discusses the need for comprehensive evaluation and management of lean polycystic ovary syndrome patients due to their unique risks, but reports no new results.