May 2020 in “JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics” A rare skin condition usually on the face was found on a man's heel.
1 citations,
March 2022 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) increases the risk of mental health disorders, but its impact on Black Asian Minority Ethnic groups isn't fully known.
August 2023 in “JAAD international” Most patients with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia at the reviewed institution were middle-aged Black women, often with no symptoms, and commonly treated with topical medications.
108 citations,
March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
May 2022 in “Hormones and behavior” Prairie dogs with fewer neighbors are more stressed but their number of babies isn't affected.
18 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of medical genetics” New genes linked to woolly hair have been found, which could help treat it and change hair texture.
8 citations,
January 2018 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” The girl's regrown brown hair had less of certain pigments than her original black hair.
3 citations,
February 2014 in “Anadolu psikiyatri dergisi” A teenager's hair loss was caused by the drug quetiapine but improved after stopping the medication.
May 2024 in “Journal of Fungi” Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.
19 citations,
December 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” Hair casts and cutaneous spicules can be signs of multiple myeloma.
April 2024 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare hair follicle disorder can cause itchy, bluish-black bumps on the body.
20 citations,
June 2012 in “Human Reproduction” Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome are more likely to have cervical insufficiency, especially South Asian and Black women.
2 citations,
September 2020 in “International journal of radiology & radiation therapy” Radiotherapy can cause rare changes in hair color, which should be discussed with patients.
May 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.
2 citations,
April 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hispanic/Latinx patients with alopecia areata often have it before age 40, with females and certain health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis more commonly affected.
24 citations,
September 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The report suggests a possible link between hair loss and hidden scalp tumors but states more evidence is needed to confirm this.
Scalp flaps in hair restoration surgery provide immediate results, prevent temporal hair loss, offer great density, and allow for large hair re-allocation, making them a popular choice, especially in Asian countries.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “Mathematical problems in engineering” Hair damage increases significantly with higher temperatures and longer heating times.
July 2023 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” More research is needed on CCCA in children, especially Black and Asian adolescents.
13 citations,
June 2021 in “Carcinogenesis” Certain hair straighteners and dyes may increase ovarian cancer risk, especially in African American/Black women.
17 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatology online journal” A patient's grey hair regained color during treatment with adalimumab.
March 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Enzymatically extracted bear oil has more unsaturated fats and significantly increases hair growth in mice.
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.
9 citations,
January 1981 in “Australian journal of biological sciences” Lambs fed a liquid diet showed abnormal wool and skin, which improved with more B-vitamins, suggesting a link to B-vitamin deficiency.
11 citations,
March 2007 in “Journal of Hypertension” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure in resistant cases, but needs beta-blocker and diuretic support.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “PubMed” Psoriasis treatments don't raise severe COVID-19 risk, except for acitretin.
153 citations,
April 2009 in “Urology” Prostate cancer was a major health issue in 2009, especially for Black men, and targeting the 5alpha-reductase enzyme could help in its prevention and treatment.
November 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” Valproic acid can cause dark lines on nails.
May 2024 in “Indian journal of animal sciences/Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” The Janwal Pashmi dog is a medium-sized, mostly black breed with specific body measurements, and adult males are generally larger than females.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Male and female human hairs have different microscopic structures that can help in forensic analysis.