The study successfully gathered a diverse group of 438 women to understand the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome, with most participants recruited online and at community fairs.
Keratin peptides in hair may help identify gender and ethnicity, but more research is needed.
November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Men are increasingly interested in cosmetic treatments that enhance masculinity and address aging without downtime, with tailored approaches for different ethnicities and a focus on hair restoration and body contouring.
Local hairline measurements are important for better surgical results and early disease detection in Colombian women.
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.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Pubertal acne is linked to hormonal changes, affects quality of life, and is treated similarly to adult acne.
Effective management of alopecia in African Americans involves prevention, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory treatments.
August 2013 in “Gastroenterology” A 60-year-old man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with treatment, but the condition has a high mortality rate and a risk of colorectal cancer.
March 2013 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Ethnicity affects how polycystic ovary syndrome shows up in women, with white women having higher metabolic risks but less diabetes, and South Asian women showing more androgenic symptoms and being younger at presentation.
December 2011 in “Thorax” People from iodine-deficient areas are more likely to develop hypothyroidism when treated for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis.
March 2011 in “Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention” SLCO genes may predict prostate cancer mortality risk, and lifestyle changes improve health in advanced prostate cancer.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” Free fatty acids may increase androgen production, potentially contributing to polycystic ovary syndrome.
October 2001 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book is valuable for insights into women's skin issues and historical beauty practices.
January 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” RAPK is a rare skin disorder with pigmented spots, mainly on hands and feet, starting in youth.
October 2021 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” No significant link was found between the studied genes and female hair loss in the Polish population.
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January 2018 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Nanoemulsion creams with certain enhancers can greatly increase caffeine delivery through skin.
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February 2016 in “Scandinavian journal of urology” Late puberty may slightly lower prostate cancer risk, baldness is not linked to overall risk but less so with aggressive types, ibuprofen use may increase risk, and vitamins show no effect on risk.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A 12-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition has progressive hair loss with no effective treatment.
December 2025 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” Improving education, training, and access to affordable treatments is crucial for better managing inflammatory skin diseases in Latin America.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities”
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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.
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December 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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December 2012 in “Human Biology” The most different genetic segment between Africans and East Asians is the EDA2R/AR region, with two main types influenced by population changes and natural selection, and linked to baldness.
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January 1977 in “PubMed” The hair keratin variant is mostly found in Caucasians.
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November 2018 in “Journal of structural biology” Different populations have distinct hair structures related to their ancestry.
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August 2023 in “Cell Genomics” The Tyrolean Iceman had mostly Anatolian farmer ancestry and traits like darker skin and a risk for certain health issues.
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August 2008 in “Human genetics” The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
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March 2016 in “American Journal of Physical Anthropology” African hair is curled, Asian hair is thick, European hair is lighter, and chemical methods help identify hair color differences.
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April 2025 in “Small Ruminant Research” South African sheep breeds have diverse genes affecting traits like coat color, horn development, and wool quality.
September 1998 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Different racial groups have varying keratin proteins, affecting hair texture and strength.