18 citations,
July 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The conclusion is that creating natural-looking hair restoration requires replicating natural scalp whorl patterns and inserting grafts at specific angles.
8 citations,
March 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Specialized techniques are needed for hair restoration in individuals with curly Afrocentric hair due to unique challenges.
3 citations,
September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
2 citations,
October 2023 in “Philosophical transactions - Royal Society. Biological sciences” Enzymes that change arginine to citrulline are important for skin barrier and hair formation, and their malfunction can lead to skin conditions and hair disorders.
2 citations,
March 2019 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss in elderly people is often due to health issues and needs better diagnosis and treatment.
May 2018 in “Academic Medicine” Hair loss can cause significant emotional and psychological distress.
Effective treatment for midlife women's hair loss is limited, with 5% minoxidil foam being the only proven option for the most common type.
August 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Craig Ziering created a system to classify scalp hair patterns, important for improving hair restoration surgery results.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Addressing concerns about side effects, cost, and long-term use could improve minoxidil treatment adherence.
13 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with certain types of hair loss, especially lichen planopilaris and telogen effluvium, as well as African Americans, Asians, and men, are more likely to have severe vitamin D deficiency.
1 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” IVIG therapy was linked to hair regrowth in two patients with hair loss, but it's not recommended due to its risks and costs.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and is well-liked by users.
December 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The new hair transplant technique is fast, effective, and satisfying for patients with different hair types.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” The herbal hair oil was more effective at reducing hair fall than coconut oil.
January 2017 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” The case shows skin changes can indicate deeper health issues like insulin resistance, which are challenging to manage.
The book is a detailed guide on hair growth issues and treatments, recommended for specialists and hospital libraries.
9 citations,
September 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Pseudofolliculitis cutis causes painful skin bumps and needs proper shaving and treatments to manage.
2 citations,
December 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are key for pediatric hair loss disorders, and addressing the emotional effects on children is important.
May 2022 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women's hair loss can be due to hormonal changes and various conditions, with treatments focusing on stopping progression and managing symptoms.
June 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be misdiagnosed as androgenetic alopecia in African American women.
3 citations,
August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A woman developed swelling in her body after taking low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, but it resolved after stopping the medication.
2 citations,
May 2004 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” Proper shaving techniques and treatments can help prevent and manage ingrown hairs and inflammation in people with curly hair.
February 2023 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” Natural remedies like certain plants can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth.
October 2021 in “West African journal of medicine” Hair loss in women in Lagos, Nigeria is rare but severe when it occurs, with symptoms similar to those seen worldwide.
13 citations,
August 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect African men and may be underdiagnosed.
September 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Many North African women with acne also have PCOS, showing more severe symptoms and higher testosterone levels.
May 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” AKN is a chronic scalp condition in African-descended males, treated with topicals, antibiotics, steroids, and sometimes surgery or laser.
16 citations,
November 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia greatly lowers the quality of life for South African Black women, especially affecting their self-image and social interactions.
2 citations,
April 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” A new plant-based treatment was effective for hair regrowth in women with a specific type of hair loss that didn't respond to usual treatments.
1 citations,
July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” The patient with both scarring and non-scarring hair loss showed complex immune reactions and improved with steroid treatment.