scholarly journals Physiological Profiles of Hair and Scalp Conditions in Korea Population: Servey, Hairological Expert-Diagnosis and New Diagnostic Device

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Diagnostic Device ◽  
Hair Density ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Physiological Profiles ◽  
Good Exposure

Many devices have been widely used to diagnose various skin and scalp disorders. However, existing devices may show few results of measurement contents or inaccuracy of results or inconvenience of use. In this study, two hundreds and forty Korea participants from whole South Korea were enrolled, conducted servey by self-questionnaire, diagnosed scalp type by hairological expert and diagnosed systemically hair and scalp conditions by APM PRO200 device. As the results, women is 70.7% and <20 ages were 99 (41.3%). The most subjects treated with shampoo 1 time per day (65.4%) and didn’t have the dyeing (80.0%). The most frequent was A scalp type (41.7%) in hairological expert-diagnosis. The subjects of 46.3% had mild damage of hair cuticle, good exposure of sclap’s vessel (87.1%), good hair density (78.3%), hair loss status of W type (68.3%), sensitive hair pore status (26.3%), good hiar thickness (91.7%), bad corneous of scalp (47.5%) and scalp status (22.9%) status in diagnosis by APM PRO200 device. In anaysis of relationship between self-questionnaire and physiological profiles of hair and scalp conditions diagnosed by APM PRO200 device, exposure of scalp’s vessel, hair loss status and hair pore status showed significant difference by sex and cuticle status, hair density, hair pore status, corneous of scalp and scalp status showed significant difference by age. Therefore, the diagnosis of hair and scalp conditions can be really facilitated by the APM PRO200 device.

scholarly journals Avoidance of Healthcare Utilization in South Korea during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 4363
Author(s):  
Minjung Lee ◽  
Myoungsoon You
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Healthcare Utilization ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
First Case ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Related

Avoidance of healthcare utilization among the general population during pandemic outbreaks has been observed and it can lead to a negative impact on population health. The object of this study is to examine the influence of socio-demographic and health-related factors on the avoidance of healthcare utilization during the global outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2020. Data were collected through an online survey four weeks after the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) confirmed the first case in South Korea; 1000 subjects were included in the analysis. The logit model for regression was used to analyze the associations between sociodemographic and health-related factors regarding the avoidance of healthcare utilization. Among the participants, 73.2% avoided healthcare utilization, and there was no significant difference in the prevalence of healthcare avoidance between groups with (72.0%) and without (74.9%) an underlying disease. Sociodemographic characteristics (e.g., gender, age, income level, and residential area) were related to healthcare avoidance. Among the investigated influencing factors, residential areas highly affected by COVID-19 (i.e., Daegu/Gyeoungbuk region) had the most significant effect on healthcare avoidance. This study found a high prevalence of healthcare avoidance among the general population who under-utilized healthcare resources during the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the results reveal that not all societal groups share the burden of healthcare avoidance equally, with it disproportionately affecting those with certain sociodemographic characteristics. This study can inform healthcare under-utilization patterns during emerging infectious disease outbreaks and provide information to public health emergency management for implementing strategies necessary to improve the preparedness of the healthcare system.

Validation of a Rapid Colorimetric Method with Field Soils

2017 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 1271-1278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Yoon Lee ◽  
Hyo Je Park ◽  
Cheol Woo Han ◽  
Seung Yun Lee ◽  
Gi Young Kweon
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Precision Agriculture ◽  
Analytical Methods ◽  
Soil Phosphorus ◽  
Spectroscopic Method ◽  
Colorimetric Method ◽  
Laboratory Procedure ◽  
Laboratory Test Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Field Soils

Abstract. Regularly monitoring the variations in soil composition is an essential part of proper cultivation management. Some conventional soil characterization methods are often costly and require experienced labor. The spectroscopic method is a simpler procedure that minimizes experimental steps and is faster and more economical than conventional methods. Wide-ranging analytical methods have been developed to determine soil phosphorus concentrations in the field; however, no method has been commercialized. Analytical methods based on colorimetric Mehlich-3 and Lancaster soil tests, developed to reduce measurement time in laboratories in the U.S. and South Korea, have been efficient. However, due to laboratory procedures, the soil was pretreated and not verified with field soil. We tested the rapid colorimetric method, which is for on-site plant-available soil phosphorus tests in the field and allows reduced analysis time. The target accuracy of the field tests was &gt;70% correlation with laboratory test results. This method consists of three steps: fast extraction, fast filtration, and fast color development. In a comparison of the rapid colorimetric method and the standard laboratory procedure, the R2 values were 0.78, 0.71, 0.72, and 0.74, respectively, for field soils collected in four regions of South Korea. However, the results showed significant differences in some areas. When the moisture content and electrical conductivity of soil from each region were included in the multiple regression analysis, the cross-validation results showed superior output with no significant difference (p &gt; 0.05). Keywords: Colorimetry, Phosphorus, Precision agriculture, Sensor, Soil.

scholarly journals Hair Loss During Menopause: Ways of the Problem Solution

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (27) ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
Yu.A. Gallyamova ◽  
◽  
O.A. Korableva ◽  
Ye.V. Doskina ◽  
O.O. Khodova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hair Loss ◽  
Growth Stage ◽  
Problem Solution ◽  
Hair Density ◽  
Peptide Complex ◽  
Female Type

Provided data on the effectiveness of a new peptide complex in the treatment of female-type hair loss in postmenopausal patients. Thus, the use of the complex contributed to the transition of follicles from the resting stage to the growth stage. As a result, the hair density increased

South Korea's Destination Image: Comparing Perceptions of Film and Nonfilm Chinese Tourists

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (9) ◽  
pp. 1453-1462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiheng Zeng ◽  
Weisheng Chiu ◽  
Chul Won Lee ◽  
Hyun-Wook Kang ◽  
Chanmin Park
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Destination Image ◽  
Tourism Destination ◽  
Positive Image ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chinese Tourists ◽  
Food Variety ◽  
And Behaviors

We examined South Korea's destination image for Chinese tourists and compared the differences between visitors who had come to that destination because of exposure to movies or television dramas filmed at their destination (film tourists) and those who were nonfilm tourists. A survey of 311 Chinese tourists, consisting of film tourists (n = 132) and nonfilm tourists (n = 179) revealed that South Korea is perceived as a safe, friendly, and clean tourism destination, and that Chinese tourists feel happy and relaxed during their trip. We also found that Chinese tourists believe that Korea lacks food variety and historical attractions, and is not easy to get around. Moreover, we also found that there was a difference between film and nonfilm tourists in regard to cognitive image of the destination, in that film tourists had a more positive image than did nonfilm tourists. However, there was no significant difference in affective destination image between film and nonfilm tourists. Our findings contribute to understanding of Chinese tourists' perceptions and behaviors in regard to South Korea as a tourism destination. In addition, the implications for film and tourism destination marketers are discussed.

Heated debates on regulations of heated tobacco products in South Korea: the news valence, source and framing of relative risk/benefit

2021 ◽  
pp. tobaccocontrol-2020-056131
Author(s):  
Jungmi Jun ◽  
Sei-Hill Kim ◽  
James Thrasher ◽  
Yoo Jin Cho ◽  
Yu-Jin Heo
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Tobacco Control ◽  
Tobacco Industry ◽  
Warning Labels ◽  
Tobacco Products ◽  
News Stories ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tv News ◽  
The Government

BackgroundWe analyse news representations of the regulation of heated tobacco products (HTPs) in South Korea, the country where HTP use is among the highest in the world despite conflicts between the government and the HTP manufacturers.MethodsWe analysed a total of 571 print and TV news covering HTP regulations, published between 2017 and 2018, the time period when HTPs were introduced to the country and various regulations of HTPs were proposed and implemented. We assessed the prevalence and associations among specific types of HTP regulations that were discussed, valence towards regulation, sources, framing of the relative health risks/benefits of HTPs compared with conventional cigarettes.ResultsTaxation (55.2%) and warning labels (25.7%) were two regulation topics covered the most. Almost equal proportions of pro-regulation (2.5%) and anti-regulation valence (2.2%) were found in taxation-related news, while pro-regulation valence appeared more frequently for other restrictions, including warning labels (pro=9.5% vs anti=1.4%), marketing restrictions (pro=6.9% vs anti=0%) and integration of HTPs into smoke-free policies for cigarettes (pro=8.7% vs anti=0%). The government (59%), followed by the tobacco industry (39.4%), was the source cited most often across news stories while the presence of tobacco control advocates was low (4.9%). As for framing, there was no significant difference in the prevalence of stories mentioning reduced harm (31.7%) and equal or more harm (33.6%) of HTPs compared with cigarettes.ConclusionsWe provide implications for governments and tobacco control advocates on building consensus for applying cigarette equivalent taxes and pictorial warning labels to HTPs.

scholarly journals Hair Growth Promotion by Extracts of Inula Helenium and Caesalpinia Sappan Bark in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pre-clinical Study Using Phototrichogram Analysis

Cosmetics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Hyoung Chul Choi ◽  
Gae Won Nam ◽  
Noh Hee Jeong ◽  
Bu Young Choi
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Study ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Hair Growth ◽  
Blood Circulation ◽  
Growth Promotion ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Hair Density ◽  
Caesalpinia Sappan ◽  
Inula Helenium

Inula helenium (IH) is known to possess antifungal, anti-bacterial, anti-helminthic, and anti-proliferation activities. Caesalpinia Sappan (CS) is known to reduce inflammation and improve blood circulation. Based on their folkloric use, these plants are expected to be promising candidates for promoting hair growth and preventing hair loss. Moreover, these plants are rich sources of certain phytochemicals, which have been reported to promote hair growth. In this clinical trial, we investigate the efficacy of a scalp shampoo formulated by mixing extracts of IH and CS in preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia. Using a phototrichogram (Folliscope 2.8, LeadM, Korea), we compared the hair density and total hair counts in patients receiving the scalp shampoo at baseline, and at 8, 16, and 24 weeks after use of the shampoo. We found a statistically significant increase in the total hair count in the test group (n = 23) after 16 and 24 weeks of using the scalp shampoo (2.17 n/cm2 ± 5.72, p < 0.05; and 4.30 n/cm2 ± 6.37, p < 0.01, respectively) as compared to the control subjects. Based on the results of this clinical study, we conclude that the IH and CS extract complex is a promising remedy for preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth.

scholarly journals Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Diphenylcyclopropenone Alone and in Combination with Intralesional or Systemic Corticosteroids for the Treatment of Extensive or Refractory Alopecia Areata

QJM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 113 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A I E Rasheed ◽  
M Y Soltan ◽  
N N Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Hair Loss ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Combined Therapy ◽  
Age At Onset ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Autoimmune Disorder ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Clinical Feature ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by transient, non-scarring hair loss with preservation of the hair follicle. It affects nearly 2% of the general population at some point during their lifetime. Extent of the disease can vary widely from localized hair loss in well-defined patches to diffuse or total hair loss, which can affect all hair-bearing sites. Patchy alopecia areata affecting the scalp is the most common type. Objectives The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical diphenylcyclopropenone alone and in combination with intralesional steroids or systemic steroids for the treatment of extensive and/or refractory cases of alopecia areata. Patients and Methods The study included 21 patients suffering from alopecia areata during January 2018 till November 2018. They were recruited from the Outpatient Clinic of Dermatology, Ain Shams University Hospital and El-houd EL-marsoud Hospital. All patients gave written consent to participate in this work after explanation of the technique, expectations, possible side effects and alternative treatments. The study was approved by Research Ethical committee of Ain Shams University. Results We found that about three quarters of AA patients were males and majority were young adults aged 15 to 50 years. The duration of the disease was more than one year and mean age of first onset was 15 years. About half of the patients was of refractory type. All patients recalled previous history of AA and 90% treated by combined therapy. Scalp was affected in all patients and eyebrow in half of them while nails were affected in 10%. Mean SALT score at time of presentation was 59%. Dermoscopic examination revealed that majority of the patients (95%) had yellow dots; two third had black dots and vellous hair; while exclamation and short thin hairs were found in approximately one third of the patients. The study found that there is statistically significant difference between mean SALT scores among the three treatment modality groups at start of treatment course specifically between group II (40.6 (±20.9)) and group III (82.5 (±21.7)) (p = 0.04). Conclusion DPCP is an effective and safe treatment of extensive and refractory AA especially with intralesional steroid. Older age at onset of the disease is good indicator for a better prognosis. No statistical significant difference between treatment modalities regarding response stratified by other demographic and clinical feature of AA patients.

Speaking style as an expression of solidarity: Words per pause

1990 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norman Markel
Keyword(s):  
Nonverbal Communication ◽  
Expressive Language ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Diagnostic Device ◽  
Relative Ease ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Litmus Test ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Speaking Style ◽  
Statistical Results

ABSTRACTThis study examines the use of words per pause (W/P) as a practical means for identifying solidarity in everyday conversation. Eight listeners recorded the narratives of a female and a male, either friends or strangers. Ten speakers were categorized as friends and six as strangers; they talked about a good and a bad experience. Average reliability of coding pauses was .83. The results indicated a statistically significant difference in W/P of speakers who were friends and those who were strangers. Statistical results support the conclusion that friends are more likely to employ many W/P and strangers few W/P. One practical implication of this study is that W/P can be employed by researchers with relative ease and a high degree of reliability for investigations of speaking style in a variety of contexts. A second practical implication is that W/P is a diagnostic device that can serve as a social litmus test in everyday conversation to identify the expression of sympathy and estrangement. (Expressive language, nonverbal communication, paralanguage, pauses, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, solidarity, speech and personality)

scholarly journals Conversations and Medical News Frames on Twitter: Infodemiological Study on COVID-19 in South Korea

10.2196/18897 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. e18897 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han Woo Park ◽  
Sejung Park ◽  
Miyoung Chong
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
News Frames ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Significant Difference

Background SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2) was spreading rapidly in South Korea at the end of February 2020 following its initial outbreak in China, making Korea the new center of global attention. The role of social media amid the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has often been criticized, but little systematic research has been conducted on this issue. Social media functions as a convenient source of information in pandemic situations. Objective Few infodemiology studies have applied network analysis in conjunction with content analysis. This study investigates information transmission networks and news-sharing behaviors regarding COVID-19 on Twitter in Korea. The real time aggregation of social media data can serve as a starting point for designing strategic messages for health campaigns and establishing an effective communication system during this outbreak. Methods Korean COVID-19-related Twitter data were collected on February 29, 2020. Our final sample comprised of 43,832 users and 78,233 relationships on Twitter. We generated four networks in terms of key issues regarding COVID-19 in Korea. This study comparatively investigates how COVID-19-related issues have circulated on Twitter through network analysis. Next, we classified top news channels shared via tweets. Lastly, we conducted a content analysis of news frames used in the top-shared sources. Results The network analysis suggests that the spread of information was faster in the Coronavirus network than in the other networks (Corona19, Shincheon, and Daegu). People who used the word “Coronavirus” communicated more frequently with each other. The spread of information was faster, and the diameter value was lower than for those who used other terms. Many of the news items highlighted the positive roles being played by individuals and groups, directing readers’ attention to the crisis. Ethical issues such as deviant behavior among the population and an entertainment frame highlighting celebrity donations also emerged often. There was a significant difference in the use of nonportal (n=14) and portal news (n=26) sites between the four network types. The news frames used in the top sources were similar across the networks (P=.89, 95% CI 0.004-0.006). Tweets containing medically framed news articles (mean 7.571, SD 1.988) were found to be more popular than tweets that included news articles adopting nonmedical frames (mean 5.060, SD 2.904; N=40, P=.03, 95% CI 0.169-4.852). Conclusions Most of the popular news on Twitter had nonmedical frames. Nevertheless, the spillover effect of the news articles that delivered medical information about COVID-19 was greater than that of news with nonmedical frames. Social media network analytics cannot replace the work of public health officials; however, monitoring public conversations and media news that propagates rapidly can assist public health professionals in their complex and fast-paced decision-making processes.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Penggunaan Buah Alpukat dan Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) Terhadap Perawatan Rambut Rontok

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Syannaz Rizka Usman ◽  
Yuliana Yuliana
Keyword(s):  
Hair Loss ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Group 1

Excessive hair loss will cause baldness. It can will influence someone’s confidence. that is why, hair loss treatment is needed to be done. One of them is by using avocados and VCO. They have good function to stimulate hair growth and make them healthier. This study aims to analyze the effect of avocados and VCO toward hair loss treatment. The research was done by observing the mount of hair loss everyday. this study was conducted with a quasi-experimental method with a quasi exsperiment to explain the influence of using avocados and VCO on the treatment of hair loss. The research subjects were a collection of women who lived in the Parak Laweh area of ​​Lubuk Begalung subdistrict which improved hair loss at the level of 40-100 strands per day. The sample in this study amounted to 12 people used by the technique of taking documentation and interviews. This study consisted of 4 different groups, namely the control group (X0), experimental group 1 (X1), experimental group 2 (X2), and experimental group 3 (X3).The data gathered is primary data. It is directly taken from samples that fill in the research format provided. Data analysis using analysis of variance (anava) and continued with Duncan test, the results of this study show a significant difference in the indicator of the amount of hair detached from the scalp with the number of strands of hair falling after treatment in the control group (X0) (80.50), experimental group 1 (X1) (60.50), experimental group 2 (X2) (58.83) and experimental group 3 (X3) (58.67). So it can be said that for the indicator of the amount of hair loss in the experimental group did not show a statistically significant difference, but there was a significant difference in the treatment of hair loss in the control group. Keywords: hair loss, avocados, VCO

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