research Androgen Receptor Mutations and Polymorphisms in African American Prostate Cancer
African American men with prostate cancer have more androgen receptor mutations, which may lead to more aggressive cancer compared to Caucasian American men.
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90-120 / 1000+ results research The Influence of African-American Hair's Curl Pattern on Its Mechanical Properties
African-American hair's curl pattern significantly affects its strength and elasticity.
research African Hair Morphology: Macrostructure to Ultrastructure
African hair is more fragile due to its unique shape and internal structure.
research Association of Type 2 Diabetes With Central-Scalp Hair Loss in a Large Cohort Study of African American Women
Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of severe hair loss in African American women.
research African Trypanosoma Infection in a Dog in France
A dog in France died from an African parasite infection after traveling from Senegal.
research Managing the Hair and Skin of African American Pediatric Patients
The document emphasizes the need for primary care providers to understand and care for African American children's hair and skin to boost their self-esteem.
research African Baobab (Adansonia Digitata) Fruit as a Promising Source of Procyanidins
African baobab fruit is a good source of antioxidants and micronutrients, but too much can cause laxative effects.
research Ethnic Hair Considerations for People of African, South Asian, Muslim, and Sikh Origins
Dermatologists need to understand diverse cultural hair practices to offer better care.
research Cosmetopoeia of African Plants in Hair Treatment and Care: Topical Nutrition and the Antidiabetic Connection
African plants can treat hair issues and may help with diabetes.
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 African Hair
research Central Hair Loss in African American Women: Incidence and Potential Risk Factors
Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.
research Southern African HIV Clinicians Society Gender-Affirming Healthcare Guideline for South Africa
The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.
research Alopecia After Switch to Tenofovir Alafenamide in Six African American Women
Six African American women experienced hair loss after switching to a new HIV medication.
research Genome Scan for Signatures of Adaptive Evolution in Wild African Goat (Capra Nubiana)
Wild African goats have genetic adaptations for surviving harsh desert conditions.
research Central Hair Loss in African American Women: Incidence and Potential Risk Factors
Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
research A Detective Look at Hair Biopsies from African-American Patients
Recognizing specific features of African-American hair can help diagnose hair loss conditions.
research Diseases That Turn African Hair Silky
Certain diseases like AIDS and lupus can make African hair become silky.
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 Skin Manifestations in Individuals of African or Asian Descent
People of African or Asian descent have unique skin issues that need special care.
research Cuticular Damage to African-American Hair During Relaxer Treatments: A Microfluorometric and SEM Study
Relaxer treatments damage African–American hair, with commercial products causing more harm than lab-made solutions.
research Acquired Silky African Hair, Malnutrition, and Chronic Diseases
research Characterizing Clinical and Hormonal Profiles of Acne in North African Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Many North African women with acne also have PCOS, showing more severe symptoms and higher testosterone levels.
research The Atypical Itch That Rashes: Disseminated And Recurrent Infundibulofolliculitis (DRIF) In An Atopic African American Male
Consider DRIF and perform skin biopsies for persistent papular rashes.
research Determinants of Marginal Traction Alopecia in African Girls and Women
Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.
research Clinical and Neuropathogenetic Aspects of Human African Trypanosomiasis
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Human African Trypanosomiasis is challenging, but new treatments like fexinidazole are promising.
research Dermoscopy Findings of Alopecia Areata in an African-American Patient
Skin color may change how alopecia areata looks under a dermoscope.
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 Quality of Life in South African Black Women with Alopecia: A Pilot Study
Alopecia greatly lowers the quality of life for South African Black women, especially affecting their self-image and social interactions.
research Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Report of an African-American Child Misdiagnosed as Refractory Tinea Capitis
A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.