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More research, better treatments, and public education are needed for dermatological conditions in people of African descent.

Temporal triangular alopecia is a non-scarring hair loss in children, often linked to other health conditions.

Hair diversity is influenced by complex genetics and environmental factors, requiring more research for practical solutions.

The editor suggests removing "race" and "ethnicity" from dermatology and creating tools to objectively assess skin color and hair texture.

Bovines can have rare inherited skin diseases with specific symptoms like hair loss, fragile skin, and abnormal porphyrin buildup.

PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.

The article concludes that the wool follicle is a valuable model for studying tissue interactions and has potential for genetic improvements in wool production.

Growth factors and microneedle therapy increase hair density in women with hair loss.

A new mutation in the LIPH gene was found to cause a rare hair disorder in a Japanese boy.

Cancer therapy can cause various skin problems, including hair loss, skin darkening, painful hand-foot syndrome, and severe skin damage.

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.

Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.

Certain DNA variants can predict straight hair in Europeans but are not highly specific.

Surgical correction can treat hair loss in black women caused by styling practices, with techniques chosen based on individual needs and hair loss severity.

Tight hairstyles, especially on chemically treated hair, can cause reversible hair loss if caught early but may become permanent if not addressed.

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.

Personalized treatment plans are important for people with alopecia areata.

EGFR cancer drugs often cause a rash, which can lead to distress and isolation, but may also improve outcomes for some cancer patients. Current treatments for the rash are limited, but a compound called menadione shows promise.

Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.

An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.

Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing certain hair loss conditions but has limitations and must be interpreted carefully.

Cantú syndrome may be linked to pituitary adenomas.

Heat damages hair, with Asian hair losing more protein than Caucasian hair.

Postoperative folliculitis after hair transplants is a minor issue that doesn't relate to patient details or how much hair is transplanted.

Lasers in hair transplantation show promise but are not yet standard, with current methods causing some side effects and needles still being preferred for creating recipient sites.

A 38-year-old African American woman has a rare condition that prevents her from growing long hair.

In 2005, hair transplants looked natural and worked best with realistic goals, medication to preserve hair, and depended on the amount of donor hair.

Cantu syndrome, which causes excessive hair growth and skin issues, is due to a mutation in the ABCC9 gene, and understanding this could help develop new treatments for hair diseases.

Chemical hair straightening improves smoothness and shine but may cause side effects, suggesting a need for safer methods.

FUE can be successfully done on African-American hair by using larger punch tools and careful techniques to reduce hair damage.