research The impact of hair care practices and attitudes toward hair management on exercise habits in African American women
Hair care practices and concerns about maintaining hairstyles can reduce how often African American women exercise.
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research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution (FAPD) in 16 African-Descent and Hispanic Female Patients: A Challenging Diagnosis
FAPD is a possible diagnosis for hair loss in patients of color and requires multiple evaluations for accurate diagnosis.
research Relationship of Early-Onset Baldness to Prostate Cancer in African-American Men
Early-onset baldness is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men, especially before age 60.
research Disentangling the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Health Disparities in African Americans: Biological, Environmental, and Social Factors
African Americans faced worse COVID-19 outcomes due to a mix of social, environmental, and biological factors.
research Determinants of marginal traction alopecia in African girls and women
Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.
research Hair Breakage in Patients of African Descent: Role of Dermoscopy
Dermoscopy helps quickly identify hair breakage in people of African descent.
research Hair care practices and their association with scalp and hair disorders in African American girls
Using hair oil/grease may be linked to dandruff in African American girls.
research Follicular Unit Excision in Patients of African Descent: A Skin-Responsive Technique
A new device improves hair transplant success for people of African descent by considering skin thickness and firmness.
research Sex-specific associations between loneliness and hair cortisol among older African American adults
Loneliness raises stress levels in older African American men but not women.
research Validation of the follicular and ovarian thresholds by an 18-MHz ultrasound imaging in polycystic ovary syndrome: a pilot cutoff for North African patients
New ultrasound criteria for diagnosing PCOS in North African patients were successfully established.
research Genetic Variation in CYP2B6, UGT1A4 and Sulfotransferases Is Associated with Disease-Free Survival in South African Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Tamoxifen
Genetic differences affect breast cancer treatment success with tamoxifen in South African patients.
research 51252 Oral supplementation with L-Cystine, Serenoa repens, Pumpkin seed oil and Pygeum africanum in Chronic Telogen Effluvium and Androgenetic Alopecia: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical study
The supplements improved hair density and reduced hair loss.
research Cuidados del cabello afroamericano.
Understanding cultural hair care practices is essential for improving hair health in the African American population.
research African Journal of Biomedical Research
Breast cancer patients often worry, lose weight, and cope by praying, meditating, or seeking support.
research Ethnic hair and skin: what is the state of the science?
Ethnic differences in hair and skin are significant and under-researched, requiring tailored dermatologic treatments and more study.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: possible familial aetiology in two African families from South Africa
The conclusion is that hair loss from CCCA may be genetic and not solely caused by hair grooming practices.
research Follicular and Scarring Disorders in Skin of Color: Presentation and Management
The conclusion is that better understanding and more research are needed to effectively manage follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color, with an emphasis on patient education and cultural awareness.
research Alopecia androgénica femenina: nuevos factores fisiopatológicos y futuras tendencias para un abordaje clínico más integral
New factors in female hair loss include genetics, hormones, stress, and inflammation; future treatments should also focus on these areas and consider the patient's emotional well-being.
research Hair regrowth in 2 patients with recalcitrant central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia after use of topical metformin
Topical metformin helped regrow hair in two women with a hard-to-treat scarring hair loss condition.
research American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery - 2018 Late-Breaking Abstracts
New treatments and technologies in laser medicine show promise for improving skin conditions, fat reduction, cancer treatment, wound healing, and hair restoration.
research Review on Alopecia Areata in the Middle East and Africa: Landscape and Unmet Needs
The Middle East and Africa need better data, treatment consensus, and support for Alopecia Areata.
research Hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent: an overview
The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
research A genome-wide association scan in admixed Latin Americans identifies loci influencing facial and scalp hair features
Genetic factors influence hair traits like shape, color, and greying in Latin Americans.
research Quality of life in South African Black women with alopecia: a pilot study
Alopecia greatly lowers the quality of life for South African Black women, especially affecting their self-image and social interactions.
research Genome-wide shifts in gene expression induced in theca-interstitial cells by inflammatory stimuli
African American women have a higher risk of preterm delivery than Caucasian women, and inflammatory stimuli affect gene expression in cells related to PCOS, showing a heightened inflammatory state in women with PCOS.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair loss in African American women, caused by hair care, genetics, and environment, needs more research for better treatment.
research Hair Transplantation in the Surgical Treatment of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss from CCCA in African American women if there's no inflammation.
research Beyond “Ethnicity” in Dermatology
The editor suggests removing "race" and "ethnicity" from dermatology and creating tools to objectively assess skin color and hair texture.
research Preface
The document introduces a guide on facial plastic surgery for diverse ethnic groups.
research Support for dermatological research in Sub‐Saharan Africa: insights from African hair and skin research programs
The document concludes that more local research on African skin and hair is needed despite increased scientific output from Sub-Saharan Africa.