Baseline Trichoscopic Values for Afro-Textured Hair in Indigenous South Africans Show Lower Density and Unique Features

January 2025 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”

Ncoza C. Dlova, Nkechi Anne Enechukwu, Mohamed Hoosen Suleman, J. Z. Maseko, Lidia Rudnicka

trichoscopic values afro-textured hair hair density shaft diameter follicular unit patterns hair transplant

TLDR Afro-textured hair in indigenous South Africans has lower density and unique features, needing specific evaluation standards.

The study on baseline trichoscopic values for natural afro-textured hair in indigenous South Africans highlights that this group exhibits lower hair densities, variations in shaft diameters, and distinct follicular unit patterns compared to other racial groups. Additionally, there are significant gender-based differences in some of the measured parameters. The findings emphasize the need for tailored reference values to ensure accurate clinical evaluations and effective hair transplant planning for individuals with afro-textured hair.

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