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Does hair curl variation influence the efficacy of scalp cooling in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients? A randomized controlled pilot study

Author: Obuseng, Odirile Date: 2021 Background: Chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) is a common side-effect of breast cancer treatment. Scalp cooling is reported to reduce CIA; however, it is unknown whether the efficacy is influenced by hair curvature. Methods: This 20-month ... Read more
The Epidermiology of Hairstyle related african hair disdorders, in and Urban Township in South Africa

Author: Khumalo, Nonhlanhla P Date: 2007 The hair of indigenous people of Africa varies from the north to the south of the continent. Although the variation in hair colour from light brown to black occurs, the most significant difference is in the curls which are tightest, and spiral, ... Read more
Human scalp hair: geometry, biochemistry, growth parameters and mechanical characteristics

Author: Mkentane, Kwezikazi Date: 2016 Scalp hair is increasingly being used as a testing substrate for toxins and monitoring treatment adherence. The biochemistry of human hair is assumed to be similar; however, a recent study reported higher concentration of lipids in African ... Read more
“Next generation sequencing identifies mutations in GNPTG gene as a cause of familial form of scleroderma-like disease”

Author: Arowolo, Afolake T ; Adeola, Henry A ; Khumalo, Nonhlanhla P Date: 29 Dec 2017 A letter to the editor making some recommendations on the article entitled “Next generation sequencing identifies mutations in GNPTG gene as a cause of familial form of scleroderma-like disease”. Read more c b
Primary cutaneous malignancies in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa: A retrospective histopathological review

Author: York, Katherine Date: 2018 Background: Excessive sun exposure and high human immunodeficiency virus prevalence increase skin cancer risk in South Africa. Objective: To describe the nature and extent of skin cancers presenting in public and private health sectors of the ... Read more
The Use of Hair Cortisol as a Biomarker of Chronic Stress in Patients with a recent Acute Myocardial Infarction

Author: Mabotha, Ernest Magee Date: 2018 Background Acute Myocardial infarction (MI) or heart attack is a leading cause of death worldwide. Since an MI is a stressful life event, plasma cortisol levels are expected to increase significantly from the baseline. Cortisol and ... Read more
The use of collagen IV immunohistochemistry in the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid

Author: De Silva, Roxanne Date: 2017 Background: Autoimmune bullous dermatoses present with overlapping clinical features that require histopathological correlation. Immunofluorescence is the most routinely used reliable investigation for diagnosis but requires specialised ... Read more