Afro-American Hair Care

    June 2022 in “ Revista de la Asociación Colombiana de Dermatología y Cirugía Dermatológica ”
    Leonardo Lora-Barraza, Myrna B. Gómez-Parra, Katleen Da Cruz-Conceição
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    TLDR Understanding cultural hair care practices is essential for improving hair health in the African American population.
    The document highlighted the importance for dermatologists to understand cultural hair care practices that could lead to inflammation and scalp issues in the African American population. A systematic review of medical databases focused on the unique characteristics and hair care products for African American hair. It was found that understanding the anatomical and molecular traits of African-origin hair was crucial for selecting appropriate products. Practices like straightening and chemical treatments were identified as causes of hair breakage. While shampoo removes sebum and residues, its surfactant content could negatively affect curly hair. Modern care and cleaning techniques were developed to enhance the cosmetic feel of the hair. Clinical evaluation and cultural knowledge of hair routines were deemed essential tools for improving hair health and care in this demographic.
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