Infective Dermatitis Associated with HTLV-1 Mimics Common Eczemas in Children and May Be a Prelude to Severe Systemic Diseases

Feb 12, 2018 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Infective Dermatitis Associated with HTLV-1 Mimics Common Eczemas in Children and May Be a Prelude to Severe Systemic Diseases

Infective dermatitis associated with human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) (IDH) is a chronic dermatitis that has been observed in a variable proportion of HTLV-1–infected children. IDH may serve…

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Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae and Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

Feb 12, 2018 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae and Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

Pseudofolliculitis barbae and folliculitis keloidalis nuchae are chronic follicular disorders disproportionately affecting men of African ancestry. This article explores the etiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention strategies of these conditions. Effective…

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Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

Feb 12, 2018 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia is an inflammatory type of central scalp hair loss seen primarily in women of African descent. The prevalence is unknown, but may vary from 2.7% to…

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Traction Alopecia

Feb 12, 2018 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Traction Alopecia

Traction alopecia (TA) affects up to 32% of women and 22% of high school girls with Afro-textured hair but can start in the preschool years. Traction induces inflammation and follicle…

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Cosmeceuticals

Feb 12, 2018 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Cosmeceuticals

Cosmeceuticals are understood to be active cosmetics that are sold over-the-counter, but have profound effects on skin appearance and functioning. This term has no legal meaning in the United States,…

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