research Ethnic hair update: Past and present
Dermatologists need to understand African American hair-care practices to better treat their hair and scalp disorders.
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90-120 / 1000+ results research Dermatoglyphic patterns in androgenetic alopecia in a South Eastern Nigerian population
research African hair morphology: macrostructure to ultrastructure
African hair is more fragile due to its unique shape and internal structure.
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 Focal Scalp Hair Heterochromia in an Infant
An infant had two different natural hair colors on the scalp with no health issues.
research Synchronous neonatal telogen effluvium in white and black.
Newborns can experience temporary hair loss in bands, unrelated to sleeping position.
research Management of definitive hair alopecia in Asians
Asian hair's unique features make hair loss management and surgery more challenging.
research A Microscopic Study of the Hair of the Rabbit, with Special Reference to its Form of Cross-section and Granular Pigmentation
Rabbit hair color is influenced by the shape and distribution of pigment granules.
research Short anagen syndrome in an African American woman
A 38-year-old African American woman has a rare condition that prevents her from growing long hair.
research 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 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 Photodegradation of hair of different ethnicity after 1 year of exposure to natural weathering in Arizona
Hair with more melanin resists weather damage better.
research Hair loss in patients with skin of color
Hair loss in people with darker skin has unique challenges and requires careful diagnosis and treatment.
research Hair from different ethnic groups vary in elemental composition and nitrogen and phosphorus mineralisation in soil
Hair from different ethnic groups affects soil nutrient release differently.
research Grey hair: clinical investigation into changes in hair fibres with loss of pigmentation in a photoprotected population
Grey hair is wilder, drier, and less manageable than pigmented hair.
research Unique Hair Properties that Emerge from Combinations of Multiple Races
Mixed-race individuals have hair with varied shapes and more root damage.
research Canestick Lesion of Vellus Hair in Netherton's Syndrome
Recognizing the "bamboo hair defect" is crucial for diagnosing Netherton's syndrome.
research Change in Hair Color in Mice Induced by Injection of α-MSH
Injecting α-MSH made mice's hair turn black.
research Hair and scalp disorders in ethnic populations
Different hair care practices and conditions affect African American hair and scalp health, requiring specialized knowledge for treatment.
research No difference in the proteome of racially and geometrically classified scalp hair sample from a South African cohort: Preliminary findings
Hair protein composition is similar across different races and shapes.
research Disorders of Hair Pigmentation
Hair color is determined by melanin and can be affected by genetic conditions like albinism.
research Woolly hair nevus
A 17-year-old developed woolly hair nevus in adolescence, which is unusual, and over time the hair darkened and straightened slightly, but microscopic changes persisted.
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 Ethnic hair and skin: what is the state of the science?
Ethnic differences in hair and skin are significant and under-researched, requiring tailored dermatologic treatments and more study.
research Asian Hair: A Review of Structures, Properties, and Distinctive Disorders
Asian hair is generally straight and thick, with unique disorders and properties, and more research is needed to understand it fully.
research Black Piedra - A Case Report
A woman had hair loss and scalp nodules due to black piedra, confirmed by tests.
research Black Hair Follicular Dysplasia in Black and White Saluki Dogs: Differentiation from Color Mutant Alopecia in the Doberman Pinscher by Microscopic Examination of Hairs
Black and white Saluki dogs have a unique hair loss condition different from Doberman pinschers.
research Acquired silky African hair, malnutrition, and chronic diseases
research Uncombable-hair Syndrome
Four children had unmanageable pale blond hair due to uncombable-hair syndrome.
research Histological characteristics of hair follicle pattern in Indian bison (Bos gaurus), black buck (Antelope cervicapra) and nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus)
Indian bison, black buck, and nilgai have distinct hair follicle patterns useful for species identification.