research Deciphering the Pathogenesis of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
CCCA in women of African ancestry may be caused by PADI3 gene mutations and intense hair grooming.
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research Support for Dermatological Research in Sub-Saharan Africa: Insights from African Hair and Skin Research Programs
The document concludes that more local research on African skin and hair is needed despite increased scientific output from Sub-Saharan Africa.
research Deimination and Peptidylarginine Deiminases in Skin Physiology and Diseases
PADs are crucial for healthy skin and hair, and their imbalance can cause skin and hair disorders.
research DNA Microarray and Bioinformatic Analysis Reveals the Potential of Whale Oil in Enhancing Hair Growth in a C57BL/6 Mice Dorsal Skin Model
Whale oil significantly promotes hair growth and may be a safe, effective alternative to minoxidil.
research Deciphering the Pathogenesis of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Mutations in the PADI3 gene may cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in women of African ancestry.
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