research Association between PSA and leptin, adiponectin, HbA1c, or C-peptide among African-American and Caucasian men
Higher C-peptide levels in African-American men and higher HbA1c levels in Caucasian men are linked to lower PSA levels.
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research Diseases that turn African hair silky
Certain diseases like AIDS and lupus can make African hair become silky.
research Skin Manifestations in Individuals of African or Asian Descent
People of African or Asian descent have unique skin issues that need special care.
research Cuticular damage to African–American hair during relaxer treatments – A microfluorometric and SEM Study
Relaxer treatments damage African–American hair, with commercial products causing more harm than lab-made solutions.
research Alopecia areata in Black African patients: epidemiological, clinical, and therapeutic aspects
Alopecia areata is more common in young Black African males, with rare other health issues.
research Mechanistic Aspects of African Hair Relaxation
Relaxers straighten African hair by breaking down its helical structure using strong bases.
research Acquired silky African hair, malnutrition, and chronic diseases
research The Prevalence of Scopulariopsis sp. and Penicillium sp. in African Pygmy Hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris) Skins in a Farm in Bogor District of Indonesia
90% of African pygmy hedgehogs in the study had fungal infections.
research JAK Inhibitors in African American Patients With Alopecia Areata: A Case Series
JAK inhibitors effectively reduce alopecia areata symptoms in Black patients.
research Characterizing Clinical and Hormonal Profiles of Acne in North African Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Many North African women with acne also have PCOS, showing more severe symptoms and higher testosterone levels.
research Lichen planopilaris in 24 African American women
Lichen planopilaris should be considered in diagnosing scarring hair loss in Black women.
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 Using My Body, Using My Labor: Exploring The Relationship Between African American Women And Chronic Hair Pulling Behavior
Chronic hair pulling in African American women may be linked to coping and self-satisfaction.
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 Indigenous Women in North Africa: Amazigh Women and Argan Oil
Amazigh women in Morocco have lost control of argan oil production to the state and businessmen, limiting their roles to nut cracking.
research [Black piedra in South Africa. 1st description in a child with bamboo hair, pili torti and congenital erythroderma ichthyosiforme].
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 Hair cortisol concentration and glycated hemoglobin in African American adults
research Dermoscopy findings of alopecia areata in an African-American patient
Skin color may change how alopecia areata looks under a dermoscope.
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 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 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 The impact of stigma on people with albinism in Africa: a narrative review
Stigma against people with albinism in Africa harms their health, education, and safety, and needs to be addressed with awareness and better healthcare.