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This review evaluates six primary studies on androgenetic alopecia treatments and suggests topical minoxidil or finasteride as first-line options, recommending further research into treatments and practice guidelines.

This article reviews common hair-care practices among African American patients and discusses how these practices relate to hair and scalp disorders, without presenting new clinical research.

This review discusses how hair care practices impact hair breakage, particularly in patients of color, and reports no clinical results; the authors review testing and measurement advancements and highlight gaps in understanding structural differences.

This article reviews the anatomical and physiological characteristics of African American hair and skin, discusses common disorders and their management, but reports no new clinical findings.

This review reports that nutritional and lifestyle factors, such as micronutrient deficiencies and stress, play a significant role in hair health and loss, but emphasizes that evidence for interventions remains limited and more research is needed to establish clear clinical guidelines.

This review found that solar radiation, pollution, and trace metals cause significant damage to human hair, with factors like UVB radiation primarily affecting light-colored and bleached hair; most data were derived from in vitro and ex vivo simulations.

This study highlights the necessity for regionally tailored dermatology guidelines in Africa, given that existing international guidelines often overlook the continent's unique dermatological challenges, such as diverse skin presentations, cultural practices, and limited healthcare resources.

This study highlights that dermatologists should be aware of the cultural norms of hair care in adolescents of color with textured hair, as these practices can influence acne distribution and treatment.

This review highlights that many common beliefs about hair loss lack strong scientific support and emphasizes directing patients toward proven treatments with established efficacy.

This study highlighted that dermatology residents in the U.S. felt comfortable handling common hair conditions like androgenetic alopecia but were less confident in dealing with hair care specific to patients with skin of color, pointing to gaps in training programs.

In this review paper, the authors explored the composition and role of lipids in human hair, highlighting their importance for hair texture, moisture retention, and tensile strength, while noting that the understanding of hair lipids' functions remains controversial and requires further research.

This study explored how an educational intervention on reducing phthalate exposure through hair care product choices influenced the hair care practices of pregnant women of color, identifying key life stages and themes related to these practices, including cultural influences, product impacts, and individual autonomy.

This study outlined modern approaches for using cosmeceuticals in trichology, emphasizing evidence-based medicine, personalized care, and patient safety. It proposed the H.A.I.R. model as a universal algorithm for trichological programs and suggested new educational and practical tools for specialists in trichology and aesthetic medicine.

This article discusses hair care practices and hair cosmetics in managing alopecia but reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of scalp health and good patient-physician communication.

The article concludes that hair loss has many causes and treatments, with medication options like finasteride and minoxidil for men, and minoxidil, hormones, or iron for women, while warning against unproven remedies.

In this study, the authors explored the multifaceted connection between stress and stress-induced telogen effluvium, emphasizing how elevated cortisol levels and impaired microcirculation contribute to hair loss, along with potential interventions, including both medicinal and non-medicinal strategies like relaxation techniques and gentle care rituals.

The study discusses how stress can lead to telogen effluvium, a form of hair loss, by triggering hormonal imbalances and affecting microcirculation and hair follicle homeostasis. It highlights both medicinal and non-medicinal interventions, such as relaxation techniques and gentle care rituals, as potential treatment strategies.

This review study found strong scientific support for traditional Indian hair care practices, demonstrating that herbs like Amla, Bhringraj, and Ashwagandha have beneficial effects on hair growth and scalp health, backed by technological advancements that enhance their therapeutic potential.

This review systematically analyzed 22 clinical trials on hair care, finding that while most studies employed appropriate statistical methods, significant inconsistencies in reporting test assumptions and effect sizes may hinder reproducibility, highlighting a need for better standardization and transparency in these research practices.

In this study, researchers explored the formulation and effectiveness of herbal shampoos, finding that these products offer a gentler hair care alternative that promotes hair health and addresses scalp issues, while also encouraging sustainable beauty practices and consumer awareness.

In this study, herbal shampoos containing extracts like aloe vera, hibiscus, and tea tree oil were found to improve hair health, offering gentler options for sensitive skin and supporting sustainable beauty practices, compared to conventional chemical shampoos.

This study suggests that 3D bioprinting may become a practical solution for tissue regeneration and complex wound care, demonstrating improved outcomes over traditional methods in various applications.

This study demonstrates that 3D bioprinting is advancing toward practical use in reconstructive medicine, with promising results in personalized skin grafts, hair regeneration, and burn care, despite existing technical and ethical challenges.

In this review, the authors highlight a lack of understanding regarding the unique properties of Afro-textured hair, emphasizing the need for scientific collaboration to improve hair care practices and mitigate scalp issues.

This review provides a comprehensive look at injectable treatments like PRP, stem cells, and exosomes for hair regrowth, highlighting their potential to minimize systemic and localized side effects associated with conventional medications, and improve patient care by stimulating natural hair growth.

This review reported that premature greying in children, which can indicate certain deficiencies or disorders, may be addressed through a structured evaluation and treatment targeting factors like vitamin B12 and iron deficiencies or hypothyroidism, providing a practical approach for pediatric care.

This study reports that the duration of hair loss is positively associated with the severity of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in African-American women.

This study found that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia primarily affects adult women of African descent and suggests an association with traumatic hair care practices and delayed diagnosis.

This study observed that while dermoscopic features in alopecia areata for dark-skinned individuals align with existing literature, yellow dots appear more frequently and could help in grading disease severity.

This study found that 66.3% of primary healthcare center attendees in the Jazan region reported experiencing hair loss, with the majority being female and most commonly identifying telogen effluvium.