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 Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Against Cancer: Their Safety in 216 Moroccan Patients
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors are effective against cancer but can cause skin, digestive, and blood side effects, including hair loss.
research Curly Hair: A Rare Side Effect of Sodium Valproate in a Child
Sodium valproate can rarely cause curly hair in children.
research Hair and Nail Adverse Events During Treatment with Targeted Therapies for Metastatic Melanoma
Targeted therapies for advanced skin cancer often cause hair and nail problems, which need managing to avoid changing the treatment dose.
research Curly Hair Induced by Valproate in Bipolar Disorder
Valproate can cause rare hair curling in some patients.
research Valproic Acid-Induced Hair-Texture Changes in a White Woman
Valproic acid can cause reversible hair curling and persistent hair thinning.
research Follicular Unit Transplantation for Male-Pattern Hair Loss: Evaluation of 120 Patients
FUT effectively treats male-pattern hair loss with high satisfaction.
research An Overview of Chemical Straightening of Human Hair: Technical Aspects, Potential Risks to Hair Fiber and Health, and Legal Issues
Chemical hair straightening can damage hair and health, needing safer alternatives and stricter regulations.
research Efficacy of Dr. SKS Hair Booster Serum in the Treatment of Female Pattern Alopecia in Patients With PCOS: An Open-Label, Non-Randomized, Prospective Study
Dr. SKS Hair Booster Serum effectively treats hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Aesthetic Sideburn Reconstruction With an Expanded Reversed Temporoparieto-occipital Scalp Flap
The method for sideburn reconstruction was safe and effective, giving natural-looking hair with minimal scarring.
research The Effect of Human Lyophilized Growth Factors Versus Platelet Rich Plasma Injection on Hair Transplantation Outcome in the Crown Area of the Scalp in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia
Both PRP and L-GF treatments improved hair transplant results, with L-GF being slightly better, but the difference was not significant.
research Hair Disorders in Patients with Cancer
Cancer treatments often cause hair disorders, significantly affecting patients' quality of life, and better management methods are needed.
research Investigating the Effects of Metabolic Dysregulation on Hair Follicles: A Comparison of HIV-Infected Women With and Without Central Lipohypertrophy
Central lipohypertrophy in HIV-infected women may lead to shorter eyelashes.
research Dietary Fat- and Obesity-Sensitive Dermal Adipocyte PKCβ Induction and Inflammation Cross-Talk
Eating a lot of fat increases PKCβ and inflammation in skin fat cells, which affects skin and hair health.
research Impact of Thyroid Dysfunction on Hair Disorders
Thyroid problems can cause hair loss and change hair texture.
research Hair Shaft Abnormalities After Chemotherapy and Tamoxifen Therapy in Patients With Breast Cancer Evaluated by Optical Coherence Tomography
Chemotherapy can cause significant hair thinning and changes in hair texture, while tamoxifen has a smaller effect.
research Pediatric Dermatology Photoquiz: A 14-Year-Old Boy with Abrupt-Onset Hair Changes
A 14-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare hair condition that may lead to hair thinning and has no known effective treatments.
research Evaluation of the Efficacy and Toxicity of Oral and Topical Pumpkin Oil on the Hair Growth of Mice
Pumpkin seed oil promotes hair growth and improves hair texture without harmful effects.
research Keratin 71 Mutations: From Water Dogs to Woolly Hair
A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
research Formulation and Evaluation of Murraya Koenigii and Trigonella Foenum for Hair Promoting Activity With Natural Care
The polyherbal hair oil with curry leaves, fenugreek, and other natural ingredients improves hair texture and treats hair issues.
research Trichomycosis (Trichobacteriosis) Axillaris
Shaving, erythromycin cream, and clotrimazole powder effectively treated the bad odor and rough hair.
research Curl Pattern Classification: A Potential Tool for Communication and Risk Stratification
Classifying curl patterns might help doctors assess and treat hair loss better.
research Hair Biology and Its Comprehensive Sequence in Female Pattern Baldness: Diagnosis and Treatment Modalities - Part I
The document concludes that female pattern baldness involves hair thinning, is classified differently than in men, and is assessed using the Ludwig classification. It also explains the hair growth cycle stages.
research Contents
More research, better treatments, and public education are needed for dermatological conditions in people of African descent.
research Quality of Life in Patients with Connective Tissue Diseases: Results from the Lupus Extended Autoimmune Phenotype (LEAP) Study
Many lupus patients experience hair loss, which is linked to anxiety and other skin issues.
research The Twisting Tale of Woolly Hair: A Trait with Many Causes
New genes linked to woolly hair have been found, which could help treat it and change hair texture.
research Present Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia and Future Research
Current treatments for hair loss from chemotherapy are limited, but new methods are being researched.
research Manifest Hair Repigmentation Associated with Etretinate Therapy
An 82-year-old man's white hair regained color after taking etretinate for psoriasis.
research Self-Reported Alopecia in an Ethnically Diverse Lupus Cohort
Alopecia is common in lupus patients, causing significant anxiety and is linked to the disease itself.
research Hair Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.