High Curl Pattern Hair and Scalp Care Considerations to Mitigate Seborrheic Dermatitis

April 2026 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”

Valerie Callender, Cheryl Burgess, Valerie M. Harvey, Candrice Heath, Hope Mitchell, Heather Woolery‐Lloyd, Anneke Andriessen, Amy McMichael

seborrheic dermatitis high-curl-pattern hair ceramide scalp health dermatologists hair care practices psychological distress racial and ethnic variations SD ceramide-containing products

The document discusses the challenges of treating seborrheic dermatitis (SD) in individuals with high-curl-pattern hair, emphasizing the role of ceramide-containing products in improving scalp health. A panel of dermatologists developed five consensus statements highlighting how certain hair care practices may exacerbate SD, causing psychological distress. The paper concludes that more research is needed to understand racial and ethnic variations in SD and to develop individualized, culturally sensitive treatment approaches.

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