research Research on Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicine in Africa
Traditional African medicinal plants should be scientifically tested and integrated into modern healthcare.
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research Central hair loss in African American women: Incidence and potential risk factors
Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.
research Are South African Wild Foods the Answer to Rising Rates of Cardiovascular Disease?
South African wild foods may help prevent cardiovascular disease.
research Southern African HIV Clinicians Society gender-affirming healthcare guideline for South Africa
The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.
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 Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant Activities of Prunus africana Bark, Leea indica and Paullinia pinnata Leaf Extracts
Prunus africana bark has the highest antioxidant activity and phenolic content.
research Genome scan for signatures of adaptive evolution in wild African goat (capra nubiana)
Wild African goats have genetic adaptations for surviving harsh desert conditions.
research Central hair loss in African American women: Incidence and potential risk factors
Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
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.
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 Diseases that turn African hair silky
Certain diseases like AIDS and lupus can make African hair become silky.
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 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 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.