22 citations
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June 1977 in “Postgraduate Medicine” This review discusses how certain skin disorders, pigmentation issues, and hair problems are more common in black individuals than white individuals and does not report new clinical results.
112 citations
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September 1968 in “PubMed” In this study, irreversible alopecia on the crown of the scalp in Black women using hot combs was associated with chronic inflammation and follicle damage leading to scarring.
31 citations
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October 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article presents a case study of a 25-year-old man with persistent scalp nodules and abscesses with patchy alopecia, unaffected by a course of oral tetracycline.
9 citations
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June 1959 in “Archives of dermatology” This article discusses the importance of integrating clinical observations with laboratory research, emphasizing the need for clinicians to collaborate with researchers to address medical problems.
18 citations
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December 2010 in “Transplantation Proceedings” This study reported that black hairy tongue can occur after allogeneic stem cell transplantation and may indicate cutaneous graft-versus-host disease, highlighting the need for histopathologic evaluation.
5 citations
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January 1999 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found that while Bioré pore strips effectively removed microcomedones and trichostatic bundles on the nose without causing irritation, they were less effective than cyanoacrylate extraction.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde” This article reviews dermatological research on black skin, emphasizing its unique physiological characteristics and common conditions like acne and eczema, and suggests more focus is needed on its structural differences and clinical responses.
1 citations
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January 2000 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This case report documents a middle-aged female with black piedra on her scalp hair, confirmed through potassium hydroxide examination and fungal culture.
September 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review explores the trichoscopic features of dark scalp, particularly the brown honeycomb pigment network, and its variations in different types of alopecia, but it presents no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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September 1962 in “Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology” This study reported that black hairy tongue was rapidly resolved with topical triamcinolone acetonide, suggesting further trials for its treatment are warranted.
1 citations
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December 1997 in “Archives of dermatology” This report describes a case of trichostasis spinulosa, a condition with pruritic, black papules on the face caused by keratotic plugs with embedded vellus hairs.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” In this case report, a 14-year-old boy was diagnosed with nevus comedonicus, a condition characterized by dilated follicular openings filled with keratin, presenting in a Blaschkoid pattern; treatment with topical tretinoin 0.1% cream was recommended.
January 2000 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This case report describes a middle-aged woman diagnosed with black piedra of the scalp, confirmed by potassium hydroxide examination and fungal culture.
July 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this case report, a benign trichoadenoma was identified in a 42-year-old man as a skin-colored nodule on the cheek, with histopathology confirming the diagnosis and differentiating it from similar conditions like pilomatricoma and sebaceous cyst.
January 2005 in “China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics” This study found that applying black mud to mice increased skin collagen and superoxide dismutase activity, decreased malondialdehyde levels, and enhanced hair growth and smoothness.
October 2022 in “The Journal of Family Practice” This article describes cases of tinea capitis in young Black and Latina children, highlighting the condition's diverse presentations such as erythema, scaling, and subtle signs like comma hairs, but reports no new clinical results.
This review discusses the pathology and treatment of hair and scalp conditions in African Americans, including "hot comb" alopecia and other scarring disorders, but reports no new clinical results.
In this case report, an African American male with signs of acne keloidalis nuchae highlights the condition's chronic nature and need for early intervention to minimize permanent scarring and its psychosocial impact.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses the characteristics and pathogenesis of acne keloidalis nuchae among men with coarse curly hair, reviewing its association with factors like chronic inflammation and potential roles for metabolic syndrome and infection. It reports no new results.
May 2020 in “JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics” This report describes a rare case of Trichostasis Spinulosa on the heel, an uncommon location for this type of lesion.
20 citations
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February 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article reviews literature indicating that specific dermatoses manifest differently in black skin compared to lightly pigmented skin, with some conditions more prevalent or unique to black skin, emphasizing the need for tailored clinical recognition and management.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes a rare occurrence of nevus comedonicus on the scalp of a 19-year-old woman, highlighting its unusual location and classic appearance.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Acne in dark skin is influenced by environmental factors and can lead to hyperpigmentation, with various treatment options available.
This study found that low-temperature rendering of black beans, peony, and green tea extracts retains higher antioxidant properties and effectively supports scalp health by strengthening follicles and moisturizing the scalp.
1 citations
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June 2011 in “대한구강악안면외과학회지” This case study reports an epidermoid cyst diagnosis in a woman who developed swelling in the left parotid gland following botulinum toxin injection in the left masseter muscles.
59 citations
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December 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the clinical features and treatment challenges of acne keloidalis nuchae, a form of chronic scarring folliculitis, and reports no new results.
April 2002 in “Postgraduate medicine” This case report describes a 4-year-old African American boy with tinea capitis characterized by itchy, scaly patches and hair loss, diagnosed through microscopic examination after initial treatments were only partially effective.
This case report in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology discusses dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, emphasizing its disproportionate impact on Black males and the need for early diagnosis and effective management to mitigate scarring and quality of life issues.
In this case study, a 15-year-old obese boy was diagnosed with acanthosis nigricans and hair casts in the axillae, with Wood's lamp and dermoscopic examination revealing specific features, yet fungal infection was ruled out through a negative KOH test.
July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology”