February 2020
Afrocentric Hair Transplant with PRP by Dr William Yates
Dr. Yates talks with one of his patients with excellent results at 10 months. The patient had an FUE hair transplant with PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Therapy at the time of surgery. They discuss FUE hair transplantation, done correctly, works well for every hair type – including Afrocentric hair.
Progressive MS Cognitive Decline Isn't As Inevitable As Previously Believed
A new study is claiming that neurological decline in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) may not be as inevitable as previously thought. The study, “A longitudinal study of cognitive function in multiple sclerosis: is decline inevitable?,” was published in the Journal of Neurology. For many years, statistics have implied that some kind of cognitive impairment affects...
Minorities with Multiple Sclerosis Have Higher Antibody-Secreting Cells Than White Patients
Latinx and Black multiple sclerosis (MS) patients have a higher number of disease-associated antibody-secreting cells in their blood compared to those who identify as Caucasian, a new U.S. study reports. This new evidence may kickstart a myriad of unique treatments for MS based on genetic and ethnic differences. The study, “Black African and Latino/a identity...
Continued Usage of Dupilumab Shows Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Results
Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) produces painful, itchy and unsightly patches that disrupt sleep and have been linked to increased risk of depression. Now researchers have analyzed findings from a randomized follow-up trial in adults from two previous studies (SOLO 1 and SOLO 2) and found that maintenance monotherapy with dupilumab (Dupixent, Regeneron) at 300 mg...
Mothers with Depression May Cause Atopic Dermatitis in Their Children
Atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic, inflammatory skin disease that causes itchy, painful patches on patients has been linked to many mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal tendencies. A study conducted by Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH, associate professor of dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, took...
Studies Show that Atopic Dermatitis is Harder to Treat in Black Patients
Eczema sufferers, also known as atopic dermatitis, can attest to how difficult is to identify a suitable treatment plan. This is especially troubling because symptoms include severe itching, scaly rashes, extremely dry skin and inflammation. This battle can be even more trying for Black people with the condition. A recent study published in Annals of...