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Research on Differences in Scalp Aging Characteristics and Visual Attention Between Genders in the Chinese Population

February 2026 in “ Frontiers in Medicine ”

Susu Ding, Dangdang Cheng, Rong Qi, Fang Wang

TLDR Men and women in Shanghai have different scalp aging and visual attention patterns.

The study identified notable gender-based differences in the physiological characteristics and visual attention patterns related to scalp aging among the Han Chinese population in Shanghai. These insights offer a scientific foundation for comprehending scalp aging and aid in the development of targeted products.

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