8 citations
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November 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the limitations of current hair classification systems and highlights the need for standardized reporting of key hair characteristics to improve study comparisons; it reports no new results.
19 citations
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November 2023 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This study found that synthetic melanin particles applied topically in mouse injury models improved wound healing, showing potential as a therapy for accelerated healing, including in human skin explants.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “BMC Medicine” The authors concluded that establishing and standardizing methods for data collection are crucial to improving PCOS diagnosis and research due to challenges observed in data harmonization across diverse international cohorts.
March 2026 in “The Open Dentistry Journal” This study found significant gender-based differences in forehead dimensions among 297 participants, with males showing larger vertical measurements, which could inform applications in forensic identification, cosmetic surgery, and anthropological research.
15 citations
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November 2020 in “Development” This study found that the ocular surface epithelium in mice contains distinct stem cell populations with unique cell division dynamics that change behaviorally in response to different levels of injury.
November 2023 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This survey reported that Americans often view hair loss as affecting their attractiveness and consider hair transplantation a valuable option, with women willing to pay more than men despite being less likely to undergo the procedure.
112 citations
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July 2020 in “BMC Medicine” This review discusses how overlapping risk factors in women with polycystic ovary syndrome may heighten their risk for severe COVID-19, advocating for integrated care approaches but provides no new clinical results.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “International Journal of General Medicine” This study found that androgenic alopecia is independently associated with increased coronary artery disease risk and severity of coronary atherosclerosis among Han Chinese men.
March 2026 in “JAAD reviews.” 2 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that higher use of phytoestrogen-containing hair and personal care products may increase the association between permanent hair dye, straightener use, and breast cancer risk in black women.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hospitalizations for atopic dermatitis are more due to other health issues now, not the condition itself.
9 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study found that PCOS is common among Iranian women, with phenotypes involving hyperandrogenism exhibiting worse lipid profiles and higher rates of metabolic syndrome compared to healthy women.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that male hospital staff in China had a higher prevalence of androgenetic alopecia compared to the general male population, while there was no significant difference among females.
20 citations
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October 2019 in “JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery” This study found that the incidence of head and neck melanoma has increased by 51.1% among pediatric, adolescent, and young adult populations in North America over the past 20 years, primarily affecting males aged 15 to 39 years.
75 citations
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March 2023 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study reported that the prevalence of alopecia areata in the US slightly increased from 0.199% to 0.222% between 2016 and 2019, with higher rates observed in women and adults.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Eye” This pharmacovigilance study found that certain systemic medications, including finasteride, bortezomib, and dupilumab, were disproportionately reported in association with eyelid disorders like blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, and chalazia, suggesting these drugs may contribute to these conditions though benefits might still outweigh the risks.
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.
37 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study found that black and Hispanic women had higher odds of self-reported alopecia areata compared to white women, highlighting potential racial disparities in the condition's occurrence.
July 2025 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” In this research, scientists developed a compression therapy model using immobilized mice, successfully analyzing skin without causing injury, and observed increased epidermal thickness and changes in adipocyte volume, with no increase in DNA damage markers.
49 citations
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June 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article examines differences in aging among ethnic populations and highlights cosmetic procedures specific to skin of color, but reports no new research findings.
87 citations
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March 2015 in “The EMBO Journal” This review discusses the plasticity of stem cell populations and their ability to switch between functions for tissue homeostasis and regeneration, emphasizing environmental and hormonal influences, and reports no new results.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “Ocular immunology and inflammation” This study observed potential racial and gender differences in methotrexate side effects among uveitis patients, noting gastrointestinal issues were more common in males and Caucasians, while African Americans experienced more hair loss.
5 citations
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November 2021 in “History & Philosophy of the Life Sciences” This article explores how narratives around racial and ethnic minorities versus fat individuals during the Covid-19 pandemic influenced the framing of these groups as "at-risk," with disparities in blame and responsibility linked to structural racism and anti-obesity rhetoric.
This study found that in the Indian population, SLE patients with only skin manifestations often had a positive immunological profile, suggesting early identification of disease before systemic symptoms develop.
633 citations
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September 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study observed that among a cohort of reproductive-aged women in the U.S., the prevalence of PCOS was about 4.0%, with no significant racial differences between White and Black women.
340 citations
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September 2014 in “PLOS Genetics” This study found that while genetic ancestry affects physical appearance traits in Latin American populations, it accounts for only a modest portion of the observed variation.
5 citations
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February 2010 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the foundational tenets of hair restoration and emphasizes the importance of adapting techniques for different ethnic populations, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews the dermatological challenges and cultural influences affecting India's aging population, noting that while pigmentary disorders and cosmetic dermatology are prevalent, cutaneous cancers remain rare and often go undetected.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections increased hair diameter in the treated Pakistani population, with significant improvements observed in both men and women.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the prevalence of male pattern baldness in the Asian population in Bangkok is higher than previously thought, approaching rates seen in Caucasians.