research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
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360-390 / 1000+ results research Hair Breakage in Patients of African Descent: Role of Dermoscopy
Dermoscopy helps quickly identify hair breakage in people of African descent.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA causes progressive hair loss in Black women, starting from a central scalp patch.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA): Unraveling the Complexities of a Scarring Hair Disorder
CCCA is a scarring hair disorder mainly affecting people of African descent, needing better awareness and treatment.
research Hair pull test: A clinical update for patients with Asian- and Afro-textured hair
Pulling 2 or fewer hairs is normal for all hair types, including Afro- and Asian-textured hair.
research Corrections to “Female Pattern Hair Loss and its Relationship to Permanent/Cicatricial Alopecia: A New Perspective”
Title change to "Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)"; common in African American women; hair-grooming methods may contribute; no effective therapy found; trials needed.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia – an approach to diagnosis and management
Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.
research A cross-sectional study of male balding patterns in people of color
The study found different balding patterns in men of color.
research Effect of ethnicity and treatments on in situ tensile response and morphological changes of human hair characterized by atomic force microscopy
Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
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 Management of definitive hair alopecia in Asians
Asian hair's unique features make hair loss management and surgery more challenging.
research Dermatoscopic features of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.
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 Optimizing hair care products and practices for Black patients with breast cancer: One size does not fit all
Personalized hair care strategies are needed for Black cancer patients to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.
research This month in JAAD Case Reports: October 2023—Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in Black men
CCCA affects Black men too, with a genetic link found in the PADI3 gene.
research Acquired curved hair is caused by fusion of multiple hair matrix cells
Curved hair can develop when hair cells merge abnormally during growth.
research Editorial
L'Oréal's research and workshops have advanced understanding and tailored cosmetics for African hair and skin.
research Prospective ultramorphological characterization of human hair by optical coherence tomography
OCT can identify hair structures, but chemical treatments can damage them.
research Patchy presentation of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA can appear as patchy hair loss in younger men, not just the usual pattern.
research Raman spectroscopy and electronic microscopy structural studies of Caucasian and Afro human hair
Hair treatments cause significant structural changes, especially with excessive heat, regardless of ethnicity.
research 712 Using scanning electron microscopy to elucidate the role of hair shaft malformation in the pathogenesis of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair shaft malformation contributes to Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
research Microscopic Study concerning Hair Form of One Family in the Mixed Blood between European and Ponapean
Hair form in mixed-blood families varies due to hereditary twist-knots and pigment formation.
research Unruly hair
The document concludes that unruly hair can be congenital or acquired, often lacks specific treatments, and can be managed with oils and short hairstyles.
research Central scalp alopecia photographic scale in AfricanAmerican women
A scale was made to measure hair loss severity in African American women.
research Hair curvature: a natural dialectic and review
The document concludes that hair curvature can be explained by the growth patterns caused by the shape and separation of cells in the hair follicle and is affected by specific molecular pathways.
research Redefining the “crown”: Approaching chemotherapy‐induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer
Oncologists should better understand the unique impact of hair loss on Black breast cancer patients to offer more compassionate care.
research Unique Presentations of Female Pattern Hair Loss Evident in Asian and Black Women
Hair loss patterns in Asian and Black women are unique and may affect treatment.
research Keratins and lipids in ethnic hair
African hair's keratin structure is influenced by its higher lipid content.
research Factors affecting the severity of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Longer hair loss leads to more severe CCCA; early treatment and avoiding damaging hairstyles help regrowth.
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.