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.
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90-120 / 1000+ resultsresearch 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 Hair disorders: Aesthetic approaches for patients of African ancestry
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 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.
research High-resolution stable isotope profiles of modern elephant (Loxodonta africana) tusk dentin and tail hair from Kenya: Implications for identifying seasonal variability in climate, ecology, and diet in ancient proboscideans
Elephant tusks and hair reveal seasonal diet and climate changes.
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 Characterizing clinical and hormonal profiles of acne in north African women with polycystic ovary syndrome
research Limited Awareness of Long COVID Despite Common Experience of Symptoms Among African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Indigenous Adults in Arizona
research Alopecia Areata in Skin of Color: Trichoscopic Analysis in Black/African American Patients
Better documentation of alopecia areata in Black individuals is needed to improve diagnosis.
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 A Needs Assessment Survey for a Resource Center for African Immigrants and Refugees in St. Paul, Minnesota
Ginseng may help improve skin health and treat various skin conditions.
research Hair Loss Treatments for Hair Regrowth in South Africa
Understand the cause of hair loss and consult a professional for the best treatment.
research Hair Loss Treatments for Hair Regrowth in South Africa
Understand the cause of hair loss and consult a professional for the best treatment option.
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 Uncovering the genetic architecture and evolutionary roots of androgenetic alopecia in African men
Genetic predictions of baldness in Europeans don't apply well to African men.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: a subtype of lichen planopilaris in African descent?
CCCA and LPP may be related hair loss conditions influenced by genetics and environment, needing early treatment.
research Uncovering the genetic architecture and evolutionary roots of androgenetic alopecia in African men
The research found that genetic factors for male pattern baldness in African men differ significantly from those in Europeans.
research An unusual case of trichotillomania and trichophagia associated with authentic hair extension as seen in a young African-American female adult
A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
research Annals of General Psychiatry An unusual case of trichotillomania and trichophagia in a young African American female adult
A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair extensions, highlighting the need for cultural awareness and research on these behaviors in the Black community.
research Black women’s hair: the main scalp dermatoses and aesthetic practices in women of African ethnicity
Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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.