Eleven Asian subjects received oral 70 kDa HA fragments (5 g/day) for 40 consecutive days. Changes in subcutaneous fat appearance, facial erythema, and facial vitality were evaluated using a modified 0-10 Numeric Rating Scale. Safety and gastrointestinal tolerance were monitored throughout the intervention....

Alopecia Areata (AA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder causing sudden, non-scarring hair loss due to hair follicle inflammation. The extent and severity of hair loss varies from smooth, localized patches on the scalp to recurrent episodes of total body hair loss. AA is associated with systemic and psychiatric comorbidities, disproportionately impacting children of color. Management guidelines for AA in pediatric patients of color remain limited....