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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 Clinical and Neuropathogenetic Aspects of Human African Trypanosomiasis
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Human African Trypanosomiasis is challenging, but new treatments like fexinidazole are promising.
research Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in African populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Metabolic syndrome is common in African populations, needing urgent prevention and treatment.
research Dermoscopy findings of alopecia areata in an African-American patient
Skin color may change how alopecia areata looks under a dermoscope.
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 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 Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Report of an African‐American Child with TTA Misdiagnosed as Refractory Tinea Capitis
A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
research Hair Breakage in Patients of African Descent: Role of Dermoscopy
Dermoscopy helps quickly identify hair breakage in people of African descent.
research Isolation ofStaphylococcus simulansfrom Dermatitis in a Captive African Pygmy Hedgehog
Staphylococcus simulans may cause dermatitis in African pygmy hedgehogs.
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 Technical Considerations for Follicular Unit Extraction in African-American Hair
FUE can be successfully done on African-American hair by using larger punch tools and careful techniques to reduce hair damage.
research Genome Report: chromosome-scale genome assembly of the African spiny mouse (Acomys cahirinus)
The improved genome of the African spiny mouse will help understand its tissue regeneration abilities.
research GENOME REPORT: Chromosome-scale genome assembly of the African spiny mouse (Acomys cahirinus)
The improved genome of the African spiny mouse helps study its tissue regeneration.
research A Tale of Two Haplotypes: The EDA2R/AR Intergenic Region is the Most Divergent Genomic Segment between Africans and East Asians in the Human Genome
The most different genetic segment between Africans and East Asians is the EDA2R/AR region, with two main types influenced by population changes and natural selection, and linked to baldness.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
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 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 Baseline trichoscopic values for afro‐textured hair in indigenous South Africans show lower density and unique features
Afro-textured hair in indigenous South Africans has lower density and unique features, needing specific evaluation standards.
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 Re-discovery of Trichophyton bullosum in North Africa as a cause of severe dermatophytosis in donkeys
Trichophyton bullosum has been found causing severe skin infections in donkeys in North Africa for the first time since 1933.
research Comparing Protective Pre-treatments for African Hair
Plant oils and polymers can help protect African hair from damage during styling.
research Management of definitive alopecia in African Americans
Effective management of alopecia in African Americans involves prevention, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory treatments.
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 Lichen Planus Pigmentosus in North Africa: A Series of 17 Cases
Lichen planus pigmentosus is hard to treat and may be more common in North Africa than previously thought.
research Hair care practices and their association with scalp and hair disorders in African American girls
Certain hairstyles and less hair oil use in African American girls can lead to scalp conditions like traction alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis.
research Collecting Hair Samples for Hair Cortisol Analysis in African Americans
A culturally sensitive method was developed to collect hair samples from African Americans for stress analysis.
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 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 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.