Publications by authors named "Janyla Seltzer"
Racial and ethnic disparities in treatment refusal for head and neck cutaneous malignancies.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Racial and ethnic minorities, particularly Black and Hispanic patients, show worse outcomes in skin cancer treatment compared to non-Hispanic White patients, with Black patients having the highest rates of treatment refusal.* -
- An analysis of over 151,000 patients revealed that Black and Hispanic individuals faced longer delays from diagnosis to treatment and greater tumor depth, contributing to a higher 90-day mortality rate.* -
- The findings highlight a pressing need for further research on quality of life and targeted interventions to address these disparities in skin cancer outcomes.*
Background: Chemical hair relaxers are widely utilized by black women, yet little research exists on the allergens present in these products.
Objective: This study aims to investigate allergen prevalence in the most popular chemical hair relaxers.
Methods: We analysed 41 products from five major retailers, identifying allergens through ingredient lists and comparing them to the 2020 American Contact Dermatitis Group Core allergen series.