Perceived age estimation from facial image and demographic data in young and middle-aged South Korean adults.

Biological age is an indicator of whether an individual is experiencing rapid, slowing, or normal aging. Perceived age is highly correlated with biological age, which reflects health appraisal and is often used as a clinical marker of aging. Perceived age has been reported as an important indicator of biological age and general health status, not only in older adult populations but also in young and middle-aged adults.

The association between cold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet and chronic disease: results of a multicentre study.

Background: Cold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet (CHHF) is a common symptom in Korea and patients with CHHF complain of coldness in the hands and feet in an environment that is not considered cold by unaffected people. In traditional East Asian medicine, CHHF is believed to be accompanied by various diseases and symptoms, and is considered a symptom that needs active treatment. CHHF is used for pattern identification in the cold pattern, yang deficiency, and constitution.

The Association of Quantitative Facial Color Features with Cold Pattern in Traditional East Asian Medicine.

Introduction: Facial diagnosis is a major component of the diagnostic method in traditional East Asian medicine. We investigated the association of quantitative facial color features with cold pattern using a fully automated facial color parameterization system.

Methods: The facial color parameters of 64 participants were obtained from digital photographs using an automatic color correction and color parameter calculation system.