March 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The program increased awareness of traction alopecia but didn't significantly change hairstyling habits.
Thermal straightening can damage ethnic hair and may pose health risks.
11 citations
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June 2013 in “PubMed” The automated flat iron can permanently straighten hair without chemicals, especially at 154°C, and silicone improves the results.
5 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatopathology” Histopathology is not reliable for detecting early fibrosis in traction alopecia or for showing how severe it is.
5 citations
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December 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Using a certain drug on the skin can help prevent hair loss caused by pulling on the hair.
July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Autoimmune diseases can change hair texture, but treatment can restore it.
August 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Modern hair straightening improves manageability and strength while maintaining natural waves.
57 citations
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January 2003 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a type of hair loss in postmenopausal women that may stop on its own but has no effective treatment.
3 citations
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September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Southeast and East Asian men typically have straighter hairlines with less recession and lower hair density, which is important to consider in hair restoration surgery.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Acne keloidalis nuchae is a chronic skin condition more common in African men, causing itchy or painful bumps and can lead to permanent hair loss if not treated early.
January 1984 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document concludes that some dermatology books are useful for their photos or specific topics, while others have limitations like poor quality images or content.
67 citations
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that good cosmetic outcomes in hair transplantation depend on the surgeon's artistic skill and careful planning.
4 citations
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November 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Various factors like genetics, pollution, and lifestyle choices can damage hair over time.
53 citations
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July 2016 in “Cosmetics” Future hair cosmetics will be safer and more effective.
30 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Tight hairstyles, especially on chemically treated hair, can cause reversible hair loss if caught early but may become permanent if not addressed.
30 citations
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November 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” UV rays can cause a type of hair loss known as telogen alopecia.
15 citations
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August 2020 in “Analytical chemistry” Hair lipids do not protect against humidity.
12 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Dermoscopy helps quickly identify hair breakage in people of African descent.
7 citations
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November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The new hair graft device is faster, more efficient, and reduces damage to hair follicles.
7 citations
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different sizes of keratin peptides can strengthen hair, with smaller ones possibly increasing volume and larger ones repairing damage.
4 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Dermatologists should use hair relaxers carefully to avoid hair and scalp damage, following specific guidelines for application and maintenance.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants in shampoos and conditioners remove some but not all lipids from hair, and more research is needed to understand their full impact.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Revista de la Asociación Colombiana de Dermatología y Cirugía Dermatológica” Understanding cultural hair care practices is essential for improving hair health in the African American population.
1 citations
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May 2013 in “PubMed” Glycylglycine makes hair softer by improving alignment and changing hair's internal properties.
Human hair can almost fully recover its structure within about 1,000 minutes after being stretched.
September 2018 in “PubMed” Hair becomes thinner, grayer, and may fall out more as people get older, and styling habits can worsen these effects.
127 citations
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September 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Skin problems are very common in people with systemic lupus erythematosus and important for diagnosis.
94 citations
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September 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 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.
75 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” CCCA is a hair loss type affecting African women, possibly caused by grooming and chemicals, with various treatments and needing more research.
61 citations
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March 2009 in “The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine” Early diagnosis and treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus improve outcomes.