research Mechanistic Aspects of African Hair Relaxation
Relaxers straighten African hair by breaking down its helical structure using strong bases.
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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.
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 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 Frontal fibrosing alopecia in an African man
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect African men and may be underdiagnosed.
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 A 40-Year-Old Woman of African Descent with the Central Scalp Hair Loss
A woman with CCCA has hair loss due to factors like straighteners and tight hairstyles, and treatments include steroids and avoiding certain hair products.