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January 1981 Tight traditional hairstyles can cause hair loss.
May 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.
7 citations
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August 2005 in “Evolutionary anthropology” Human hair is unique and important for understanding human evolution and identity.
November 2022 in “Innovation in aging” Older adults in Puerto Rico often couldn't be tested for hair cortisol due to refusal or lack of hair, with race and hair products affecting results.
April 2025 in “Scholars International Journal of Anatomy and Physiology” Straight-lined hairlines are most common among Etche people.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Social or cultural norms, not hair type, more likely influence how often people wash their hair.
May 2022 in “Counseling And Psychological Services Dissertations (Georgia State University)” Chronic hair pulling in African American women may be linked to coping and self-satisfaction.
May 2012 in “Nature Genetics” Blond hair in Solomon Islanders is due to a unique genetic variant, not European ancestry.
5 citations
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February 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Two red-haired men with alopecia areata regrew black hair instead of red.
2 citations
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June 2013 in “In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Animal” Melanocytes from human fetal hair follicles were successfully cultured, showing potential for hair disease research and clinical use.
46 citations
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January 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with late-stage HIV-1 often experience a specific type of hair loss linked to multiple factors, including nutritional issues and immune responses.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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December 2012 in “Human Biology” 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.
94 citations
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April 2018 in “Nature Genetics” New genetic locations explain much of hair color variation in Europeans.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing scalp ACC in darker skin tones.
January 2017 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” The case shows skin changes can indicate deeper health issues like insulin resistance, which are challenging to manage.
7 citations
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July 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Alopecia areata caused a boy's hair to regrow straight instead of curly, but the exact reason is unknown.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The Ayurvedic treatment safely and effectively restores natural hair color by increasing black hair and reducing grey hair.
1 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of Biological Research - Bollettino della Società Italiana di Biologia Sperimentale” Ancient South American mummies' hair shows high sulfur, calcium, and potassium levels.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Misdiagnosis of hair and scalp disorders is common in patients with skin of color, highlighting the need for better training and evaluation.
16 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.
April 2026 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Africa needs its own dermatology guidelines to address unique skin challenges and improve care.
30 citations
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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The conclusion is that better understanding and more research are needed to effectively manage follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color, with an emphasis on patient education and cultural awareness.
19 citations
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May 2008 in “Applied spectroscopy” Human hair has different protein structures in its cuticle and cortex.
20 citations
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October 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
June 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Doctors should use thorough examinations and more research to better diagnose alopecia in patients with skin of color.
2 citations
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January 2011 Relaxers straighten African hair by breaking down its helical structure using strong bases.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss affects 32.3% of women, increasing with age and showing no racial differences.
95 citations
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January 2007 in “Human biology” Human hair can be classified into eight types based on physical features, not ethnicity.
85 citations
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October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Curly hair shape is due to uneven growth patterns in the hair follicle.