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Health Education

UPDATES IN THE UNDERSTANDING AND TREATMENTS OF SKIN & HAIR DISORDERS IN WOMEN OF COLOR

Abstract Skin of color comprises a diverse and expanding population of individuals. In particular, women of color represent an increasing subset of patients who frequently seek dermatologic care. Acne, melasma, and alopecia are among the most common skin disorders seen in this patient population. Understanding the differences in the basic science of skin and hair […]

QUALITY OF LIFE IN SOUTH AFRICAN BLACK WOMEN WITH ALOPECIA: A PILOT STUDY

Abstract Background: Alopecia has been shown to have a significant impact on quality of life (QoL), particularly in women. However, there are no data for African populations. This study was conducted to pilot an original questionnaire and a model-based methodology to measure QoL and its determinants in a sample of South African Black women of […]