September 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” Alopecia areata patients have lower vitamin D and slightly lower copper levels, so these should be checked.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Lupus patients in Ghana face healthcare challenges, and the Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation is working to improve awareness and support.
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March 2022 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” About 43% of people in Europe have had a skin condition in the past year, with fungal infections, acne, and eczema being the most common.
December 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Refugee patients face long wait times for dermatology care, worsening health disparities.
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April 2023 in “Biomolecules” Fermented papaya and mangosteen in hair care products helped prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness.
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa is common but often underdiagnosed, mainly affecting women's faces.
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June 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most skin diseases in Hajjah, Yemen, were dermatitis, infections, and acne, influenced by local socioeconomic and environmental factors.
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January 2015 in “Case reports in genetics” Using SNP array testing helped quickly find the gene causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two related individuals.
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August 1998 in “Pediatrics in review” Understanding cultural practices and skin reactions is crucial for diagnosing and treating skin conditions in children with dark skin.
January 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some Greek melanoma patients have gene mutations linked to increased cancer risk, a new color feature helps diagnose melanoma, the incidence of a skin condition in the Netherlands is rare, and a gene possibly affects male-pattern baldness.
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January 2017 in “Evolutionary studies” Different human traits like skin color and hair type vary between populations due to genetic adaptations to the environment.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” African American men with prostate cancer have more androgen receptor mutations, which may lead to more aggressive cancer compared to Caucasian American men.
September 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Many North African women with acne also have PCOS, showing more severe symptoms and higher testosterone levels.
November 2017 in “Research Journal of Health Sciences” Skin infections and eczema were most common in all ages, acne in teens and young adults, and nutritional skin problems and infestations in children.
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March 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” At least 87% of Indian men experience hair loss, with type II being most common and severity increasing with age.
Health care providers should address the emotional challenges of SLE patients with comprehensive care.
January 2024 in “Clinical Research and Reports” Healthcare providers should understand Muslim cultural values to improve dermatological care for Muslim women.
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April 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with certain types of hair loss, especially lichen planopilaris and telogen effluvium, as well as African Americans, Asians, and men, are more likely to have severe vitamin D deficiency.
February 2020 in “Recent advances in pathology and laboratory medicine” Fungal infections were the most common skin problem in North & Middle Andaman.
May 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Many women in Northern Ghana use plant-based cosmetics like shea butter, and their use is more related to being married than to their job, education, or house.
October 2022 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration surgery, including hairline-lowering and hair transplantation, can effectively treat hair loss and improve appearance in all ethnic groups.
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Alopecia Areata affects both patients and their cohabitants' quality of life and emotional well-being.
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April 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Asian hair is generally straight and thick, with unique disorders and properties, and more research is needed to understand it fully.
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December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More people, especially Hispanic/Latinx, in certain NYC communities experienced temporary hair loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Primary health care in Florianópolis mostly treated simple skin conditions, while secondary care handled more complex skin diseases.
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July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Alopecia areata affects women and young adults most, with low SDI regions seeing the highest increase, and new treatments like JAK inhibitors are being explored.
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January 2023 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” AB+ blood group is more common in alopecia areata patients.
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September 2021 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Alopecia areata patients often have other autoimmune diseases, especially women with nail issues or atopic diseases.
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February 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Two red-haired men with alopecia areata regrew black hair instead of red.
May 2023 in “Advances in medicine” Alopecia areata significantly impacts patients' mental health and quality of life.