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      research Minority hair tax: pricing bias in haircare products

      2 citations , June 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology”
      The study investigates pricing biases in haircare products, revealing that products targeting coily/curly hair types are more expensive than those for straight hair. Despite the Black haircare industry being valued at $2.51 billion, Black women spend significantly more on ethnic hair products. The study used a -test with equal variances and found a significant price difference (< 0.0134), although it was limited by a small sample size focusing only on shampoos and conditioners. The conclusion emphasizes the need for fair pricing policies to ensure affordable access to haircare products for all hair types and advises dermatologists to be aware of these pricing disparities.

      research SKIN AND HAIR COSMETIC ISSUES IN WOMEN OF COLOR

      35 citations , October 2000 in “Dermatologic clinics”
      A scarring hair loss condition mainly affects middle-aged women of African descent, impacting their quality of life, with treatments more effective when started early.

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      community Summary of Procapil video by Haircafe

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      Procapil is marketed as a natural hair loss treatment but lacks strong evidence and is industry-biased. Minoxidil and Finasteride are the only FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

      community Most hair transplants are obvious

      in Transplants  260 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about hair transplants and the perception that they often look unnatural, especially in the first few rows of hair. There is a debate about whether it's better to choose a cheaper clinic in Turkey or a more expensive one in the USA, with some arguing that experience and skill matter more than cost.

      community Haircafe video on Min Sulfate, thoughts?

      in Research/Science  101 upvotes 6 months ago
      Minoxidil sulfate is considered for those unresponsive to regular minoxidil, with some trying a 10% formulation from Folligenz. Concerns exist about the product's stability and transparency, but some users report positive initial results.