Migrant and minority communities face higher rates of alopecia due to genetic, environmental, and cultural factors, needing better healthcare access and culturally aware treatments.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Different races and genders have unique skin and hair issues, requiring specialized care and more research for effective treatment.
13 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Womens Health” Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri” Hair loss was found in 37.4% of surveyed rural high-school students in Eskisehir, Turkey, affecting their quality of life, especially in general health and mental well-being.
January 2020 in “Journal of quality in health care & economics” Most women with depression in the study had low vitamin D levels.
1 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lipase H is important for hair follicle function and shaping hair fibers.
32 citations
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
19 citations
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December 2008 in “Medical Journal of Australia” Baldness does not affect vitamin D levels in men.
7 citations
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April 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology” The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.
January 2023 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” Vitamin D levels are not linked to Alopecia Areata.
39 citations
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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.
39 citations
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January 2012 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” About 8.5% of women in Salvador, Brazil, have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
31 citations
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January 2014 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The study suggests that being overweight or obese, not PCOS itself, is strongly linked to insulin resistance.
17 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” Researchers found four key proteins that affect the development of a specific hair type in Yangtze River Delta white goats.
March 2026 in “Journal of Community Genetics” Stigma against people with albinism in Africa harms their health, education, and safety, and needs to be addressed with awareness and better healthcare.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” More East Asians are accepting and getting facial plastic surgery, with a focus on natural-looking results and using both surgical and nonsurgical methods.
20 citations
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March 2022 in “The AMA Journal of Ethic” Educators and publishers should focus on teaching racism as the cause of health inequity and ensure fair use of race in materials.
January 2023 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” People with vitiligo tend to have lower vitamin D levels.
6 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Mexican women's hair is between Asian and Caucasian hair in thickness and shape, with varied strength and some damage.
January 2026 in “Ankara Medical Journal” Pregnancy-related stress may cause hair loss in women in their third trimester.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Early-onset AGA shows different hair and metabolic characteristics compared to normal-onset AGA.
5 citations
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March 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that gender-affirming treatments are essential for transgender individuals and outlines safe hormone therapy practices.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in sustainable food systems” Traditional knowledge of edible oil-producing plants in Sinja Valley is declining due to outmigration and sociocultural changes.
August 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Adaptive coping reduces PCOS symptoms, while maladaptive coping worsens them.
3 citations
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January 2005 in “Media Asia” Advertising in China shifted towards entertainment, favored local brands, and played a significant role in the country's move to a consumer economy.
3 citations
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December 2003 in “University of California Press eBooks” Media images promote unrealistic beauty standards, affecting body image and eating disorders globally.
February 2021 in “Journal of nursing education and practice” Women and men experience different quality of life and symptom distress after kidney transplant with immunosuppressive therapy.
40 citations
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November 2011 in “American Journal of Human Biology” Stress from being transgender is linked to higher blood pressure at night and more inflammation, which may affect heart health.
16 citations
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February 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Indian women with PCOS from Delhi and Srinagar show different symptoms, with Delhi women having higher obesity and blood sugar issues, and Srinagar women showing more hair growth and testosterone levels.