Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review.

This study reviewed the current knowledge on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentations, diagnosis, treatment, quality-of-life assessment and recent trends in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Relevant articles on AGA from PubMed, Google Scholar, Medline and Scopus from 1950 to 2024 were obtained and scrutinized..

Androgenetic alopecia: Traditional cardiovascular risk factors, metabolic syndrome, and component traits among Nigerian adults.

Background: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) has been linked to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and metabolic syndrome (MetS). Works on AGA, cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) and MetS are rare among Nigerians.

Aim: This study set out to determine the relationship among CVRFs, MetS, and AGA.

Napkin Dermatitis: Skin Hydration Levels and Skin Care Practices amongst Children at Urban Comprehensive Health Centre, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

Introduction: Napkin Dermatitis (ND) means skin inflammation occurring within the napkin area. Skin care practices and skin hydration levels (SHL) are parameters of interest in the pathogenesis of ND.

Aim And Objectives: To compare napkin area skin care practices and levels of skin hydration in children with ND and those without ND and to determine the predictors of ND in children.

Serum Ferritin Levels amongst Individuals with Androgenetic Alopecia in Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

Background: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of alopecia, affecting 50% of the adult population world-wide. The exact mechanisms of this common hair disorder are yet to be fully elucidated. It is believed to be related to high circulating androgen levels in the blood and it is genetically determined.

Striae Distensae: A Cross-Sectional Study of Risk Factors and Quality of Life among Nigerians.

Background: Striae distensae is a common affliction of darkly pigmented skin. The pattern, risk factors and impact of striae distensae on the Quality of Life (QoL) have not been widely examined.

Objective: To document the prevalence, pattern, risk factors and impact of striae distensae on the QoL of sufferers.