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Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.

19.7% of Afro-Caribbean women in Tobago have PCOS.

Acne keloidalis nuchae is a chronic skin condition more common in African men, causing itchy or painful bumps and can lead to permanent hair loss if not treated early.

Ethnic differences in hair and skin are significant and under-researched, requiring tailored dermatologic treatments and more study.

A woman was diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer that did not show usual hormone-related symptoms.

A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.

Lactic acid cream can help improve skin bumps known as eruptive vellus hair cysts.

Cetuximab can cause eyelash growth, which is rare but manageable.

Tufted folliculitis is common in patients with folliculitis decalvans.

A girl initially thought to have a psychiatric disorder was later found to have a lupus-related condition, which improved with proper treatment.

Skin reactions to antidepressants are common but usually not serious and can be treated.

Cardiovascular disease deaths decreased but still caused one-third of U.S. deaths in 2007, with high rates of hypertension, smoking, obesity, and diabetes.

Filaggrin mutations are linked to atopic dermatitis and help explain how genetics and environment affect the disease.

Hair casts on the scalp may be a sign of ongoing pemphigus vulgaris and could suggest a need to adjust treatment.

Oral minoxidil can potentially increase hair growth in people suffering from Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.

A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.

Lipedematous alopecia involves a thickened scalp and hair loss, with limited effective treatments available.

IVIG therapy was linked to hair regrowth in two patients with hair loss, but it's not recommended due to its risks and costs.

The conclusion is that creating natural-looking hair restoration requires replicating natural scalp whorl patterns and inserting grafts at specific angles.

Craig Ziering created a system to classify scalp hair patterns, important for improving hair restoration surgery results.

Different ethnic hair traits must be considered for successful hair restoration surgery to achieve natural-looking results.

The herbal hair oil was more effective at reducing hair fall than coconut oil.

CCCA can affect both genders and all ages, and it has a genetic component.

Androgenetic alopecia trials in the U.S. lack racial and ethnic diversity, limiting their applicability.

Direct vasodilators and sympatholytic agents are still useful for certain conditions despite being less common due to side effects and newer drugs.

Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.

Platelet-rich plasma helps hair regrowth and improves quality of life in women with hair loss, but minoxidil may be more effective.

Iron deficiency common in women, not always linked to hair loss; more research needed.

Women with lupus experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and the test for lupus in hair was not helpful.

Laser device increases hair density, safe for treating hair loss in men and women.