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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.

Histopathology is not reliable for detecting early fibrosis in traction alopecia or for showing how severe it is.

Stopping tight hairstyles can prevent and reduce traction alopecia.

Older age and specific haircare practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, and education on these factors could help prevent it.

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

Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.

Certain hairstyles increase the risk of scalp and hair disorders in African American girls.

Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.

Low-dose oral minoxidil helps increase hair density in traction alopecia.

Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.

Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.

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.

Objective assessment is needed to accurately determine medication use and adherence.

Avoid high-tension styles and use professional treatments to reduce hair damage and health risks.

New treatments for skin and hair disorders in women of color address unique biological differences and include specific acne medications, sunscreens, skin lighteners, and hair care adjustments.

Using systemic drugs as creams for skin conditions shows promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.

The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.

Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.

Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.

Eyelashes protect the eyes, but more research is needed to understand how.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.

Long-COVID has diverse, long-term health impacts, especially in young people.

The study aims to create a model to improve personalized and preventive health care.

Tacrolimus causes fewer acute rejections than cyclosporin A in kidney transplants but doesn't necessarily improve kidney function after one year; cardiovascular risks and side effects vary between the two drugs.

Bariatric surgery patients need careful before and after surgery care for safety and long-term health.

The study identified 12 potential biomarkers for hair loss and how they affect hair growth.

Shift work disrupts the body's natural clock, leading to health problems.

Blocking certain immune signals can reduce skin damage from radiation therapy.

New regenerative treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research for confirmation.

Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.