As I sat down with Dr. Crystal Aguh, a powerhouse in the field of dermatology, I quickly realized we were diving into far more than skin and hair. This was a ...
USA: A recent case report published in JAAD Case Reports has brought renewed attention to alopecia following tick bites, a ...
performed a biopsy and diagnosed me with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA)—a type of scarring that is most commonly seen in Black women. Dr. Elbuluk explained that CCCA can be caused by ...
The disease causes perifollicular erythema, pustules, crusting, and oozing. Small areas of scarring alopecia gradually appear and may become extensive and impressive, leaving large areas of bare ...
You’ve probably heard of alopecia, a fairly common hair condition, but did you know that many of its symptoms are harder to ...
Alopecia areata is more prevalent in Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Black children than in non-Hispanic White children, with some Asian subgroups having a higher risk compared with those of ...
This article delves into the potential connections between ED and hair loss, examining the roles of hormones, lifestyle, and ...
Acne keloidalis is most commonly seen in postpubertal males of African ancestry. The condition can resemble a scar or keloid, but is not considered a bone fide keloid. In early disease, the ...
Why are we all so scared of it? I’m led to believe that Black women and femmes with alopecia aren’t the only ones affected by the disability. Maybe all Black women, especially those of us who ...
A 63-year-old woman has revealed why she was asked to ... she had gotten for her 60th birthday due to the fact she has alopecia. She was surprised, thinking that she was going to be told the ...
Black women have long played a key role in protecting voting rights and urging their communities to cast ballots. This three-part series highlights their work as they build political power and ...