4 citations
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November 2015 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” This review analyzes recent research trends on alopecia and reports no new results, highlighting findings in Western medicine and TCM related to combination therapies, patients' characteristics, and treatment approaches.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Cardiovascular endocrinology” This study found that androgenic alopecia is the strongest predictor of coronary artery disease in young men from Western India, followed by premature graying and obesity.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this retrospective study conducted at Grodno Regional Children's Hospital, researchers found that children in western Belarus showed more severe COVID-19 symptoms in 2021 compared to 2020, with urban children primarily affected, and family contact emerging as the most common source of infection.
November 2015 in “韓方眼耳鼻咽喉皮膚科學會誌 = The journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology” This review analyzed research trends in alopecia treatments, noting that Western studies focus on combination therapies and safety, while integrative medicine and overall health considerations are emphasized in Korean and traditional Chinese medicine.
This study suggests that Arabs with systemic lupus erythematosus in Dubai show similar clinical features to patients from other Arab and Western countries, with a notable prevalence of positive anti-Ro antibodies.
January 2001 in “Journal of Shenyang Pharmaceutical University” This review discusses recent advancements in understanding the pathogenesis and treatment of alopecia areata and androgenic alopecia using both traditional Chinese and Western medicine, and it reports no new clinical results.
November 2000 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the history of hair restoration surgery, detailing its popularity in the Western world and earlier origins in Japan, but provides no new clinical results.
March 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study found that East and Southeast Asians exhibited lower donor hair density and more miniaturized hairs compared to West and South Asians in hair transplantation settings.
36 citations
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October 2016 in “Medical mycology” This study at Mbarara University of Science and Technology found that T. violaceum is the most common cause of tinea capitis in children in Western Uganda, and systemic therapy is preferred over topical treatments for effective management due to the nature of the infection.
26 citations
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports that the prevalence of male pattern baldness in Asians is higher than previously believed, with potential links to socioeconomic factors and westernized diets, though the exact cause remains unclear.
3 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of Experimental & Clinical Medicine” This study found that women with PCOS in Taiwan have a higher luteinizing hormone to follicle-stimulating hormone ratio and lower insulin resistance compared to Western women with PCOS, potentially due to lower average body mass index.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, young female medical students at King Saud University reported a higher prevalence of physician-diagnosed PCOS compared to similar Western populations, and hirsutism was notably associated with the condition, highlighting the need for early screening and health education.
This case-control study found no significant link between androgenic alopecia or hypertrichosis and prostate cancer in Dravidian men from Tamil Nadu, suggesting different prostate cancer risk factors compared to Western populations.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the PON1 192 R allele was associated with an increased risk of psoriasis and altered lipid profiles in patients from Western Mexico.
This review explains that linoleic acid deficiency can lead to skin and growth issues but notes that such deficiencies are rare in well-nourished Western populations; it reports no new clinical findings.
This study reported the genotypic and allelic frequencies of seven SNPs associated with androgenetic alopecia in Mexican individuals, highlighting significant differences in one SNP between cases and controls in Western Mexico.
This study suggests that the exercise-induced cytokine IL-15 can improve wound healing in aged skin, along with previously reported benefits on skin structure and mitochondrial function.
93 citations
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June 2001 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that serum androgen levels in premenopausal women may be influenced by genetic variants of the androgen receptor and estrogen receptor β genes.
16 citations
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January 2020 in “Diabetes” In this study using diabetic rat models, the combination of AMD3100 and low-dose FK506 reduced wound healing time and improved microcirculation in diabetic foot ulcers, indicating a promising new systemic therapy.
August 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This article discusses the potential for disposable instruments in hair restoration surgery, noting that their development will follow demand, and reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Open Agriculture” This study in Cirebon Regency, Indonesia found that using 45-day-old Lokananta shallot seedlings at a seed density of 7.5 g/m² led to the highest bulb production and revenue cost ratio, suggesting a potential technique for farmers to enhance shallot productivity.
May 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found no evidence of subtype-specific breast cancer risk associated with hair relaxer use among women in Ghana, though the risk was elevated for former users across all subtypes.
May 2012 in “Scientific American” New app improves storm surge predictions; advances in baldness treatment show potential but require time.
3 citations
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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.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research” This article discusses the need for a new integrative model in medicine that encompasses the complex interactions between body systems and the mind but reports no new clinical results.
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.
27 citations
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June 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that acne keloidalis nuchae was associated with pseudofolliculitis barbae, chronic scalp folliculitis, and aspects of the metabolic syndrome, particularly hypertension, in the examined population.
10 citations
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April 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This paper contains no findings, serving instead as contact information for a dermatologist with no financial conflicts of interest disclosed.
6 citations
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May 2021 in “JAMA network open” This study reported that higher weight-for-age z scores and rapid weight gain during infancy, especially from birth to 3 months, were linked to an increased likelihood of puberty onset in girls.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study presents a new long-term 3D skin model using cells from mature donor skin, showing significant features of skin aging, such as decreased cellular proliferation and hyaluronan content.