research Managing the hair and skin of African American pediatric patients
The document emphasizes the need for primary care providers to understand and care for African American children's hair and skin to boost their self-esteem.
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30 / 1000+ results research JAK Inhibitors in African American Patients With Alopecia Areata: A Case Series
JAK inhibitors effectively reduce alopecia areata symptoms in Black patients.
research ‘A detective look’ at hair biopsies from African-American patients
Recognizing specific features of African-American hair can help diagnose hair loss conditions.
research Dermoscopy findings of alopecia areata in an African-American patient
Skin color may change how alopecia areata looks under a dermoscope.
research Alopecia Areata in Skin of Color: Trichoscopic Analysis in Black/African American Patients
Better documentation of alopecia areata in Black individuals is needed to improve diagnosis.
research Differences in Perceptions of Beauty and Cosmetic Procedures Performed in Ethnic Patients
The cosmetic industry should adapt to the varied beauty standards of ethnic groups and offer specialized treatments.
research Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in the Developing Countries of Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East: A Review
Atopic dermatitis is common in developing countries, but many patients receive poor care due to inconsistent guidelines and lack of resources.
research Alopecia After Switch to Tenofovir Alafenamide in 6 African American Women
Six African American women experienced hair loss after switching to a new HIV medication.
research Lichen planopilaris in 24 African American women
Lichen planopilaris should be considered in diagnosing scarring hair loss in Black women.
research Short anagen syndrome in an African American woman
A 38-year-old African American woman has a rare condition that prevents her from growing long hair.
research The Atypical Itch That Rashes-- Disseminated and Recurrent Infundibulofolliculitis (DRIF) in an Atopic African American Male
Consider DRIF and perform skin biopsies for persistent papular rashes.
research Enlarging alopecic patch in an African American woman with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: A case of concomitant tinea incognito
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of hair loss.
research Differentiating central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and androgenetic alopecia in african american men: report of three cases.
The document concludes that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) should be considered in African American men with vertex hair loss and scalp symptoms, and that prompt diagnosis and treatment can slow disease progression.
research An unusual case of trichotillomania and trichophagia associated with authentic hair extension as seen in a young African-American female adult
A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
research Annals of General Psychiatry An unusual case of trichotillomania and trichophagia in a young African American female adult
A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair extensions, highlighting the need for cultural awareness and research on these behaviors in the Black community.
research Prevalence and Burden of Vitiligo in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America
Vitiligo causes significant emotional stress in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with limited treatment options available.
research Racial Disparities in Hair Loss Episodes in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Cohort Study
African American adults and non-White children experience more hair loss episodes than White patients with alopecia areata.
research Characteristics of central cicatricial centrifugal alopecia that developed in elderly compared with younger patients
Elderly patients with CCCA were all African American with low vitamin D, but no iron or zinc deficiencies, and no hormonal imbalances compared to younger patients.
research An eruption of numerous spiny papules in a pediatric transplant patient
Early recognition and treatment of VATS in transplant patients improve outcomes.
research Hair regrowth in a patient with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia after a 2-month trial of baricitinib
A woman with a type of hair loss saw hair regrowth after two months of taking baricitinib.
research A Patient Guides Her Provider: A Dialogue Over Cultural Awareness
Cultural awareness in healthcare improves patient care and relationships.
research Three Types of Alopecia in One Patient: A Case of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, Alopecia Areata, and Telogen Effluvium
A thorough assessment and combined treatment are crucial for managing complex alopecia, especially in patients with skin of color.
research LB1028 Spontaneous keloid eruption in a patient on dialysis
Spontaneous keloids may be linked to nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in dialysis patients.
research Severe Insulin Resistance in a Pediatric Patient: Key Areas to Address in the Screening
The case emphasizes the need for careful screening in children for insulin resistance and related conditions.
research Bridging gaps and cultivating care: a call for culturally competent dermatological education for ethnic hair
Dermatologists need better training on ethnic hair care to improve patient care and satisfaction.
research Psychosocial dimensions of SLE: implications for the health care team
SLE patients often face depression and anxiety due to physical changes, with African-American and Hispanic patients having higher unmet psychological needs.
research A retrospective chart review of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia patients at a single urban institution
Most patients with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia at the reviewed institution were middle-aged Black women, often with no symptoms, and commonly treated with topical medications.
research Scalp alopecias in richly pigmented patients
Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.
research An Analysis of Thyrotropin Levels in Patients With Nonscarring Alopecia: A Single-Center Retrospective Comparative Study.
TSH levels are similar across nonscarring alopecia types, with unclear racial differences.
research Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens in an 18-Year-Old Aboriginal Canadian Patient: Case Report and Review of the Literature
The article concludes that careful examination is crucial for the timely diagnosis and treatment of a rare scalp condition in an Aboriginal Canadian teenager.