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research Dermatology in black skin

20 citations , February 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

This article reviews literature indicating that specific dermatoses manifest differently in black skin compared to lightly pigmented skin, with some conditions more prevalent or unique to black skin, emphasizing the need for tailored clinical recognition and management.

research Skin Problems of Blacks

6 citations , July 1976 in “JAMA”

This article discusses dermatological issues associated with black skin, such as postinflammatory pigmentation and keloids, and highlights the need for practitioners to understand these racial characteristics; it reports no new clinical results.

research Blank Spots in the Map of Human Skin: The Challenge for Xenotransplantation

August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

This review discusses the use of human-to-mouse xenografting to study human skin processes in vivo, highlighting its importance for understanding skin regeneration and pathology while identifying knowledge gaps and challenges in applying these findings to human skin.

research Pigmentary disorders in black skin

18 citations , April 1989 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

This study found that using an argon gas-based system for intralesional cryotherapy significantly reduced keloid scar volume, improved scar quality, and resulted in low recurrence rates after 12 months.

research Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease Diagnosed in a Black-Skinned Woman in Internal Medicine

June 2023 in “Scholars journal of medical case reports”

This case report describes a 45-year-old Malian woman with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, highlighting its uncommon occurrence among individuals of African descent and detailing her treatment with prednisone and other adjunct therapies.

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community People that don’t have 4c hair which is mostly all races that aren’t black have it better than us. Yall can have a receding hairline like this and still pull it off but I end up looking like this with mine, even when I grow my hair out 😭

502 upvotes 7 months ago

Black individuals may embrace baldness better due to less contrast between hair and skin. Finasteride is suggested for hair loss management, and natural styles like buzz cuts are recommended.

community Anyone gone from fin -> dut -> fin?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 4 months ago

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back to finasteride, with mixed results on hair loss and side effects like oily skin and acne. Some users experienced regrowth with oral minoxidil, while others noted differences in effectiveness and side effects between the two medications.

community Is it okay to apply laventer essential oil on scape and micro needle afterwards? Could this make my situation worse?

in Microneedling 4 upvotes 5 years ago

Applying lavender essential oil before microneedling is discouraged due to potential skin irritation. Microneedling followed by oil application, like black castor oil, is more common and may benefit hair and scalp health.

community Why do Hair Transplant procedures take a rectangle from the donated area?

in Transplants 6 upvotes 2 months ago

Hair transplants typically involve spreading follicle extraction across the back and sides of the head to maintain an even appearance, rather than taking a solid rectangle of grafts. FUT procedures, which involve taking a strip of skin, are less common now due to advancements in techniques like FUE, which heal well and are less invasive.

community Skin Aging and Minox

5 upvotes 11 years ago

The conversation is about concerns over skin aging from using minoxidil for hair loss, with the user planning to use a minimal amount to avoid side effects. Other users suggest that overuse may cause temporary skin dryness but not actual aging, and emphasize proper application.

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learn Hair Transplant

Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

Does hair grow back in the donor area after a hair transplant? Hair does not grow back in the donor area after extraction during a hair transplant.
Will my hair grow back after a hair transplant? Yes, transplanted hair typically grows back, but results vary by individual.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Who is a good candidate for scalp micropigmentation? Good candidates for scalp micropigmentation include anyone experiencing hair loss or thinning.
Can scalp micropigmentation hide my scars? Scalp micropigmentation can significantly reduce the visibility of scars on the scalp.

learn Peppermint

herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair

learn Stemoxydine

chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Pumpkin seed oil

How does pumpkin seed oil help block DHT, the hormone linked to male and female pattern baldness? Pumpkin seed oil may help block DHT, potentially reducing hair loss.

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