research The Necessity of Investigations to Clarify Sex and Racial Disparities in Pathophysiology of Long COVID
More research is needed to understand sex and racial differences in long COVID.
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research Racial Variations in COVID-19 Deaths May Be Due to Androgen Receptor Genetic Variants Associated with Prostate Cancer and Androgenetic Alopecia. Are Anti-Androgens a Potential Treatment for COVID-19?
Genetic differences may affect COVID-19 deaths; anti-androgens could be potential treatment.
research Race and Alopecia Areata Amongst US Women
Black and Hispanic women are more likely to have alopecia areata than white women.
research Race, Ethnicity, and Comorbidities Are Critical Factors in the Diagnosis of Telogen Effluvium During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Hair loss (telogen effluvium) cases rose during the pandemic, especially in Hispanic and non-White groups, and were linked to other health issues and COVID-19.
research Pharmaceutical Care in Transplantation: Current Challenges and Future Opportunities
Pharmaceutical care in transplantation faces challenges but has promising future opportunities for better outcomes.
research Hormonal Activity in Commonly Used Black Hair Care Products: Evaluating Hormone Disruption as a Plausible Contribution to Health Disparities
Common Black hair care products may affect hormone levels and potentially impact health, especially in reproductive and metabolic areas.
research From Buns to Braids and Ponytails: Entering a New Era of Female Military Hair-Grooming Standards
New military hair rules for women promote inclusivity and prevent hair damage.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Like Symptoms in the General Practice of an Obstetrics and Gynecological Office on the Island of Tobago: A Retrospective Chart Analysis
19.7% of Afro-Caribbean women in Tobago have PCOS.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Low-Level Laser Therapy
PRP and LLLT can improve hair growth in AGA, but more research needed.
research Associations Between Transition-Specific Stress Experience, Nocturnal Decline in Ambulatory Blood Pressure, and C-Reactive Protein Levels Among Transgender Men
Stress from being transgender is linked to higher blood pressure at night and more inflammation, which may affect heart health.
research Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Skin Lesion Distribution and Characteristics in Black Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Black patients with discoid lupus erythematosus have more severe skin damage and higher chances of dyspigmentation, scalp, and ear involvement.
research Prospective Investigation of Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer in the UK Biobank Cohort Study
Black ethnicity, prior PSA tests, enlarged prostate, and family history increase prostate cancer risk; Asian ethnicity, obesity, smoking, diabetes, and less sexual activity or no children decrease risk.
research Fibroproliferative Genes Are Preferentially Expressed in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research Who Benefits from Repealing Tampon Taxes? Empirical Evidence from New Jersey
Repealing tampon taxes helps low-income people the most by making menstrual products cheaper.
research Hair Sampling for Cortisol Analysis with Mother-Toddler Dyads Living in Low-Income Homes
Collecting hair for cortisol analysis is possible in low-income mother-toddler pairs.
research Contributions of Dermatologists to COVID-19 Research: A Brief Systematic Review
Dermatologists helped identify COVID-19 through skin symptoms and managed skin issues during the pandemic, but more high-quality research is needed.
research COVID-19, Androgens, and Androgenic Alopecia
COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.
research Increasing Access to Specialized Dermatology Care: A Retrospective Study Investigating Clinical Operation and Impact of a University-Affiliated Free Clinic
The free clinic successfully provided specialized skin care to uninsured patients.
research An Update on Alopecia and Its Association With Thyroid Autoimmune Diseases
People with alopecia have a higher risk of thyroid cancer.
research Hair Loss and Androgen's Role in the Era of COVID-19
Androgens may worsen COVID-19 and hair loss could indicate the disease's severity.
research Endocrinology of the Aging Prostate: Current Concepts
Hormones affect prostate health and disease, with certain hormone imbalances linked to prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research The Double-Edged Sword of Testosterone’s Role in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Testosterone may influence COVID-19 severity and outcomes.
research Who Do We Invent For? Patents by Women Focus More on Women’s Health, but Few Women Get to Invent
Women inventors focus more on women's health, but there are few of them.
research Comprehensive Review of Tinea Capitis in Adults: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentations, and Management
Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.
research Risk Factors and Comorbidities Associated With Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Certain hairstyles, diabetes, scalp infections, and vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of hair loss in Black women; more research is needed for better treatment.
research Vitamin D Status in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
People with polycystic ovary syndrome often have low levels of vitamin D.
research How Coronavirus Disease 2019 Changed Dermatology Practice in One Year Around the World
COVID-19 changed dermatology by increasing telemedicine and highlighting healthcare disparities.
research Use of Hair Products in Relation to Ovarian Cancer Risk
Certain hair straighteners and dyes may increase ovarian cancer risk, especially in African American/Black women.
research Protective Cardiovascular and Renal Actions of Vitamin D and Estrogen
Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.
research The Hair Tales of Women of Color in Northern Manhattan: A Qualitative Analysis
Women of color in Northern Manhattan view hair care as important to their identity and culture, and education on harmful chemicals in hair products is needed.