June 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.
60 citations,
April 2018 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
6 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of health psychology” The article suggests that the view of male baldness as a medical issue is influenced by commercial bias and calls for more unbiased research.
38 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
14 citations,
January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Using micro skin tissue columns improves skin wound healing and reduces scarring.
8 citations,
July 2020 in “Medicine” Helmet-like device safely increases hair density for people with hair loss.
36 citations,
September 1999 in “Toxicologic pathology” Stronger corticosteroids cause more skin damage in hairless dogs, similar to effects in humans.
January 2024 in “Brazilian journal of veterinary pathology” The dog likely has a condition similar to Canine alopecia X.
25 citations,
September 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The study found that Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia mainly affects middle-aged African descent women, is linked to certain hair care practices and genetics, and often goes undiagnosed for years.
20 citations,
October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 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.
16 citations,
June 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of severe hair loss in African American women.
14 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Symmetrical Acrokeratoderma (SAK) may be a unique skin condition in China, lacking specific treatment and needing long-term monitoring.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Stopping tight hairstyles can prevent and reduce traction alopecia.
Proretinal nanoparticles are a safe and effective way to deliver retinal to the skin.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.
262 citations,
May 2017 in “Nanomedicine” New nanofiber technology improves wound healing by supporting cell growth and delivering treatments directly to the wound.
94 citations,
September 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 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.
73 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists need to understand African American hair-care practices to better treat their hair and scalp disorders.
36 citations,
December 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The normal range for the hair pull test is 2 hairs or fewer, and washing or brushing hair before the test does not affect the results.
28 citations,
December 2007 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Lash ptosis is more common and severe in people with congenital eyelid droop than in those with acquired eyelid droop or without eyelid droop.
21 citations,
May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
19 citations,
October 2011 in “Clinics in Dermatology” New chemotherapy drugs cause skin side effects, but treatments like minocycline and tetracycline can help reduce them.
15 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Early treatment helps stop hair loss in women of color.
15 citations,
February 2014 in “BMC Research Notes” The X5 Hairlaser might help treat male hair loss, but more research is needed.
4 citations,
March 2002 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” The conclusion is that pharmacists are important in helping women choose the right skin care treatments.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “Environmental footprints and eco-design of products and processes” The industry should promote pure luxury hair fibers, improve technology, and diversify products to support growers and ensure sustainable use.
February 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Reducing immunosuppression and using antiviral creams improved the woman's skin condition.
3 citations,
May 2015 in “Journal of archives in military medicine” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise in military medicine but its effectiveness varies.
5 citations,
September 2017 in “PubMed” A new type of amniotic tissue graft improves wound healing better than other grafts.
2 citations,
April 2022 in “Genes” The study found that the hair loss condition in Cesky Fousek dogs is influenced by multiple genes affecting skin and muscle structure, fat metabolism, and immunity.