research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
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research Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Literature Review
Female pattern hair loss is common, often starts in the 30s or 40s, worsens after menopause, and can negatively affect quality of life.
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 Clinical Factors and Hair Care Practices Influencing Outcomes in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Certain health conditions and hair care habits affect the treatment results for a scalp condition called Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
research Clinical Factors and Hair Care Practices Influencing Outcomes in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Some factors like thyroid disease, diabetes treatment, hair dryers, natural hairstyles, and scalp conditions can affect the treatment results for a hair loss condition called CCCA.
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 Significant Relationship Between Temporal Hair Loss and Other Scalp Areas in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Temporal hair loss relates to overall scalp hair loss in women.
research Medical and Environmental Risk Factors for the Development of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Type 2 diabetes, bacterial scalp infections, and tight hairstyles like braids and weaves are linked to a higher risk of a scarring hair loss condition in African American women.
research Black Women's Hair: The Main Scalp Dermatoses and Aesthetic Practices in Women of African Ethnicity
Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Presenting with Irregular Patchy Alopecia on the Lateral and Posterior Scalp
The report found a new type of hair loss in African-American women that affects more areas of the scalp than previously thought.
research Bitemporal Scalp Hair Loss: Differential Diagnosis of Nonscarring and Scarring Conditions
Understanding the cause of bitemporal hair loss is key to deciding the right treatment.
research Characteristic Features of Japanese Women's Hair With Aging and Hair Loss
Japanese women typically start experiencing hair loss after 40, with reduced hair density and thickness being the main factors.
research Effect of a Nutritional Supplement on Hair Loss in Women
The nutritional supplement improved hair density and reduced hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
research Female Adolescent Hair Disorders
Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
research Hormonal Changes in Menopause: Do They Contribute to a Midlife Hair Crisis in Women?
Menopause-related hormonal changes affect hair but are not the only cause of hair changes in middle-aged women.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Its Relationship to Permanent/Cicatricial Alopecia: A New Perspective
Some women with common hair loss may develop permanent hair loss.
research Ethnic Hair Disorders: Diagnosis and Management
Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
research Current and Novel Methods for Assessing Efficacy of Hair Growth Promoters in Pattern Hair Loss
New methods improve how we test hair growth treatments, but challenges like slow hair changes and high costs remain.
research Telogen Effluvium: Comprehensive Overview and Treatment
Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.
research Female Pattern Alopecia: Current Perspectives
Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
research Distribution of Polyamines May Be Altered in Different Scalp Regions of Patients with Hair Loss
Hair loss patients may have different polyamine levels in various scalp areas.
research Hair and Scalp Variation Related to Gender
Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
research Unusual Clinical Presentation of a Primary Cutaneous Follicle Center Lymphoma on the Scalp of a Middle-Aged Female: Case Report and Review of the Literature
A woman with a rare scalp lymphoma had unusual hair loss after treatment.
research An Oral French Maritime Pine Bark Extract Improves Hair Density in Menopausal Women: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Intervention Study
French maritime pine bark extract significantly increased hair density in menopausal women.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Androgen Excess: A Report From the Multidisciplinary Androgen Excess and PCOS Committee
Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
research New Pattern Hair Loss in Young Turkish Women: What's Wrong in Their Daily Life?
Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.
research Characteristic Findings by Phototrichogram in Southern Chinese Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Southern Chinese women with female pattern hair loss have less, thinner hair and smaller hair follicles.
research Focal Atrichia: A Diagnostic Clue in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
research Evaluation of Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PRP treatment improves hair density and thickness for alopecia, but needs more research.